Central Alabama Community Foundation presents grants to several local groups

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Central Alabama Community Foundation has presented several groups with grants at its year-end reception in Montgomery.

Here is a complete list of grants totaling more than $112,000 that were awarded at an event in Montgomery today:

2026 CULTURAL & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT CYCLE

Arts & Community Building Grant Awards
Technical Assistance Grant Awards
Field of Interest Grant Awards

Central Alabama Community Foundation ($81,914.99)

Arts Grants ($52,914.99)

$9,500.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to eliminate ticket and transportation costs for students in Montgomery, Lowndes, and Macon counties to attend performances.

$7,735.28 to Capri Theatre to support the costs of film rentals, film percentages and 2 part-time employees for the 8 week Summer Children’s Matinee series.

$6,379.71 to Children’s Center of Montgomery, Inc. to provide programming supplies for multi‑sensory art activities.

$8,000.00 to Montgomery Ballet to provide student access subsidies and transportation assistance for participating schools.

$21,300.00 to Montgomery Symphony Association to support the costs for musician honoraria and licensing fees for Philharmonia Fantastique.

Community Building Grants ($26,500.00)

$7,500.00 to MBA Community Ministries, Inc. to provide for the costs of adding a pergola to expand garden infrastructure.

$19,000.00 to New Beginnings Educational Center to support field trips, extracurricular activities, food and kitchen supplies and instructional materials and supplies.

Technical Assistance Grants ($2,500.00)

$2,500.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to purchase new computers and accessories.

Autauga Area Community Foundation ($4,940.00)

Arts Grants ($4,940.00)

$1,940.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to subsidize tickets and buses for school day performances for Autauga County schools.

$3,000.00 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival to subsidize tickets for 300 students in Autauga County to attend School Fest.

Elmore County Community Foundation ($11,900.00)

Arts Grants ($5,900.00)

$3,000.00 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival to subsidize tickets for 300 students in Elmore County to attend School Fest.

$2,900.00 to The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery to support the costs of speakers, supplies, and a projector and screen for early‑evening art education session.

Community Building Grants ($6,000.00)

$3,000.00 to Alabama Jeep Outfitters to support the costs of AED trainers, equipment and materials for emergency response training for Elmore County residents.

$3,000.00 to Elmore County Family Resource Center Inc to support the costs of presentation equipment, Mental Health First Aid Training, RELAX Training and training supplies.

AACF & ECCF Technical Assistance ($2,500.00)

$2,500.00 to Alabama Wildlife Federation to provide for the cost of a publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED), related installation, mounting, and signage to ensure rapid access during emergencies.

Field of Interest ($10,750.00)

CACF Bucks Weil Cultural Arts Fund Grant ($8,500.00)

$8,500.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to support the production and promotion expenses of two free “Stars on the Riverfront” performances at the Riverfront Amphitheatre.

ECCF Margaret & Auston Bridges Fund for Historic Preservation Grant ($2,250.00)

$2,250.00 to The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery to purchase humidity data loggers and dehumidifying equipment to protect artwork.

For nearly 40 years, CACF has awarded grants thanks to donations from individual and corporate donors. Each year, it awards more than $6 million in grants and scholarships for various community needs.

— Information from the Central Alabama Community Foundation