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Thank you for your interest in the Philip A. Morris Fund for Design Arts. Please utilize this form to apply for funding through the Morris Fund. Applications for 2025 will be accepted from May 28th until June 30th at 11:59 p.m.

To learn more about the Morris Fund, you may visit the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's website or reach out to Liz Edwards, Vice President - Philanthropy, at 205.327.3808 or ledwards@cfbham.org.

You may preview the application using the "Preview" button below.  The application will be available to complete on April 1, 2025 and must be submitted by midnight the evening of Monday June 30, 2025.  

Si desea hablar con alguien en español sobre esta petición de propuestas, comuníquese con Meg Ford at mford@cfbham.org o llame al (205) 327-3807.

2025 LGBTQ FUND GRANT APPLICATION PRIORITIES 

The LGBTQ Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is thrilled to announce the release of its Request for Proposals (RFP), launching the 2025 Grant Cycle.  Grant applications are due online by midnight the evening of Monday, June 30, 2025.

Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations in Central Alabama (Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties) that serve the LGBTQ+ community or seek to expand existing programs to be inclusive and affirming of persons who identify as LGBTQ+. We encourage organizations who are not currently designated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to apply using a fiscal sponsor.  If you are not a 501(c)(3) and do not have a fiscal sponsor, please contact Meg Ford (contact information below) for assistance in identifying potential sponsors.

Priority will be given to proposals that specifically address the needs of LGBTQ+ communities that have been most demonstrably underserved, including but not limited to, communities of color, youth, seniors, transgender individuals, gender non-binary persons and persons in rural communities.  Priority will also be given to intersectional programs addressing inclusive healthcare and mental health services, immigrant advocacy, racial and economic justice, faith and acceptance.

The LGBTQ Fund seeks to support organizations focused on:

• Addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ persons;
• Strengthening the infrastructure of LGBTQ+ led organizations or organizations serving LGBTQ+ persons;
• Supporting the provision of services to the youth, individuals & families who identify as LGBTQ+;
• Providing educational opportunities that highlight the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families
• Advancing networking and fostering collaboration between LGBTQ+ related organizations and other community organizations; and
• Supporting nonprofit partners working on public policy and the intersection of LGBTQ+ concerns and other social justice issues.

Typical grant amounts range from $3,000 to $7,000. The LGBTQ Fund will consider general operating expenses, provided these expenses are justified in the application.

2025 Grant Process

Grant applications are due online by midnight the evening of Monday, June 30.

If necessary, the Grants Committee will hold 30 minute, virtual sessions via Teams with applicants to allow representatives from the Grants Committee to clarify information provided in the application and answer any questions applicants may have about the grant-making process.  These sessions will be held in early-July and you may be contacted to schedule a specific date and time. Final grant decisions will be announced in August.

In one year, grantees will be expected to provide evidence of the organization's efforts supported by grant funding from the LGBTQ Fund via a follow-up report, and to acknowledge the support of the LGBTQ Fund in all publicity.  One of the goals of the LGBTQ Fund is to highlight the need for and benefits of equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Therefore, we ask that you work with us to share information via social and traditional media to showcase how your efforts are improving and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

If you require assistance using the website or completing the application, or have questions concerning the content of your application, please contact Meg Ford (mford@cfbham.org / 205-327-3807).