Higher Education Grant Funders in Alabama
605 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Alabama nonprofits in recent years, together directing $423.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 605 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Alabama
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Alabama giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tigers Unlimited Foundation | Alabama | $98.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 2 | University of South Alabama Foundation | Alabama | $79.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | United Negro College Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $35.3M | 35 | 2025 |
| 4 | University of North Alabama Foundation | Alabama | $33.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Marion Military Institute Foundation | Alabama | $17.5M | 8 | 2025 |
| 6 | The Tracking Foundation | New York | $13.7M | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | Georgia | $13.4M | 56 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Community Foundation of Greater | Alabama | $11.1M | 56 | 2022 |
| 9 | Liberty Bowl Festival Association | Tennessee | $5.8M | 2 | 2025 |
| 10 | Troy University Foundation | Alabama | $4.7M | 5 | 2023 |
| 11 | Uab Educational Foundation | Alabama | $4.6M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | Turner Medical Trust | Alabama | $3.9M | 12 | 2025 |
| 13 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $3.5M | 3 | 2025 |
| 14 | Tulsa Community Foundation | Oklahoma | $2.9M | 85 | 2023 |
| 15 | Alton N Scott Charitable Trust | Alabama | $2.8M | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Alabama — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 605 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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