April 17, 2024 - The advisory committee of the North Baldwin Community Foundation is
pleased to announce that it will open the 2024 competitive grant cycle on April 18, for
local nonprofits that are addressing the needs of the North Baldwin community and
striving to improve the quality of life of its residents. Nonprofits who submit a request will
be reviewed carefully by the committee, and grants will be awarded in July 2024.
In September 2020, the North Baldwin Community Foundation, an affiliate of The
Community Foundation of South Alabama (the Foundation), was founded to serve as a
vehicle to receive donations and bequests to benefit Bay Minette and surrounding
communities. The fund was created to give the local leaders an opportunity to make a
difference in their hometown. With access to the Foundation’s financial and
administrative services, these funds have the potential to make a long-lasting impact on
a town’s local economy, health, and wellbeing.
“This is the fourth competitive grant cycle that the North Baldwin Community
Foundation has launched,” said Community Foundation of South Alabama President &
CEO Rebecca Byrne. “This community is eager to grow, and we are excited to see the
positive impacts these grant cycles are having in the area.”
Nonprofits interested in applying should visit the Foundation’s website at
www.northbaldwincommunityfoundation.org. The deadline for submission is May 16,
2024.
For questions about this grant opportunity and grant guidelines, please contact Leigha
Bolton at lbolton@communityfoundationsa.org or by calling 251-438-5591.
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About the North Baldwin Community Foundation
With the creation of the North Baldwin Community Foundation, an affiliate of The
Community Foundation of South Alabama, local community leaders have found the
perfect way to make a lasting impact on the citizens of Bay Minette and surrounding
communities. The North Baldwin Community Endowment Fund serves as a vehicle to
receive donations and bequests to benefit the community in perpetuity.
By working with The Community Foundation of South Alabama, members can focus on
raising the funds and deciding charitable use for the income of their fund while relying
on the Foundation to handle the administration, investment and required daily tasks.
Through a concerted grant-making effort, the effects of The North Baldwin Community
Endowment Fund can be felt for generations to come. An advisory committee of local
residents makes recommendations about how the charitable dollars are spent, and the
Foundation bears the legal responsibility to ensure that the funds are then used in
compliance with donor intent.
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About The Community Foundation of South Alabama
The Community Foundation of South Alabama is a nonprofit charitable organization that
plays a key role in meeting the needs of an eight-county region through leadership and
grants. The Foundation serves as a vessel for donors, volunteers, and the community to
share ideas, identify issues, and build financial resources necessary to make
improvements and positively impact the community.
The Foundation administers a collection of charitable funds established by members of
the community. Since its founding in 1976, the Foundation has awarded more than $85
million in grants to nonprofit organizations to support programs that make life better in
the community. The Community Foundation builds lasting endowments to ensure grants
are available to support the community forever.
