Efficiency Forward Grants
Provides funding for energy efficient weatherization upgrades for nonprofits and community organizations that provide health and human services
Energy Efficiency Funding for Nonprofits to Reduce Costs and Strengthen Communities
Efficiency Forward Grants provide funding to help nonprofits and community-based organizations improve the energy efficiency of their facilities, reducing operational costs and supporting long-term sustainability. Designed for organizations serving communities within Alabama Power’s service area, this grant supports projects to make buildings more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective to operate. Funding can be used for upgrades such as energy-efficient HVAC systems, lighting improvements, insulation, and other facility enhancements which lower energy usage and free up resources to invest in programs and services to benefit the community.
Efficiency Forward Grant Review Schedule:
Deadline for Applications
- Tuesday, February 11
- Tuesday, April 29
- Tuesday, July 29
- Tuesday, October 28
Review Dates
- Tuesday, February 25
- Tuesday, May 13
- Tuesday, August 12
- Tuesday, November 4
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have 501(c)(3) status.
- Must have a health and human services mission.
- Must own its building or be in the early stage of a long-term lease.
- Must use the location to provide client services (not used for storage).
- Household must be in a county served by the ABC Trust. The ABC Trust touches Alabamians across 60 counties in central and south Alabama. Colbert, DeKalb, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties are outside the Trust’s coverage area.
Apply for an Efficiency Forward Grant
If you are interested in applying for an Efficiency Forward Grant to fund energy efficient weatherization upgrades for you health and human services nonprofit, contact us to learn more. The ABC Trust team will determine your eligibility and, if eligible, provide a link to the application.