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Best Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Alabama

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$3349.3M

Total funding

$5K

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9,000+ grants

$3349.3M total

$5K median

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Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Alabama Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Alabama

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

100+ Operating grants for nonprofits in Alabama grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

39 Operating grants for nonprofits in Alabama over $25K in average grant size

28 Operating grants for nonprofits in Alabama over $50K in average grant size

23 Operating grants for nonprofits in Alabama supporting general operating expenses

100+ Operating grants for nonprofits in Alabama supporting programs / projects

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Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Operating grants for Nonprofits in Alabama?

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

19.2%

27.8%

26.6%

26.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Alabama?

Grants are most commonly $12,500.

$250 $250 Min.

$12,500 $12.5 K Median

$175,237 $175.2 K Average

$5,000,000 $5 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Alabama?

Grants are most commonly $70,566.

$70,566

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Alabama year over year?

In 2024, funders in Alabama awarded a total of 24,908 grants.

2022 22,444

2023 22,303

2024 24,908

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Alabama given out in Alabama, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Alabama changing over time?

Funding has increased by 16.90%.

2022 $1,451,827,061

2023 $1,499,071,857
3.25%

2024 $1,752,393,768
16.90%

Alabama Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Jefferson County, Montgomery County, and Lee County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Jefferson County	$823,975,842
Montgomery County	$214,746,942
Lee County	$129,591,925
Mobile County	$117,873,781
Madison County	$87,089,251

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