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The Alabama Power Foundation considers grant requests focused in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, and the environment. We also look to lead with grants in underserved communities that will spur future growth and neighborhood betterment.
We no longer accept paper or mailed applications. All applications must be submitted online through our online grant application tool. Please visit the Grant Information page to learn more and apply. For assistance, please contact Alisa Summerville, Director of Charitable Giving, at atsummer@southernco.com.
Yes. Your organization must have a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stating that your organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please include a copy of that letter with your grant request.
If you have not received an update on your grant request in 8 weeks from the date we acknowledged receipt, please contact Alisa Summerville, Director of Charitable Giving at 205-257-4722 or atsummer@southernco.com
Grant requests for $50,000 or more are considered quarterly by the grant review board. Grant requests for less than $50,000 are considered on a rolling basis. Please see the Grant Information page for more information.
No. We do not make contributions to these events.
The Foundation has established endowed scholarships at most public colleges and universities in Alabama. These scholarships are awarded directly by the school. Information on how to apply for these scholarships can be obtained by calling the school's financial aid office. For a list of schools with active scholarships visit the Scholarships page. Please contact Peggy Burnett, Charitable Giving Program Manager, if you need additional information at 205-257-2357 or peburnet@southernco.com.