Your Community Has a Story Worth Telling. We're Here to Help.
Up to $2,500 for Alabama communities ready to share what makes them special.
What Is the Gateway Grant?
From the quilts of Gee’s Bend to the waters of the Cahaba to the echoes of the Civil Rights Trail, Alabama's communities are full of stories waiting to be discovered. Gateway Grants exist to make sure those stories are told and heard. Gateway Grants unlock the economic and cultural value in communities by helping towns invite new visitors, new industries, and new neighbors to their portion of our great state.
The Alabama Power Foundation awards up to $2,500 in grants to help communities open their doors a little wider.
2026 applications are accepted from April 6 - May 1.
Who Can Apply?
Gateway Grants are open to Alabama cities, towns, and communities ready to share what makes them special. Awards are paid directly to the municipality.
- Project helps maintain civic pride in communities.
- Project enhances economic development opportunities by providing signage that is appealing and welcoming.
- Project enhances community aesthetics by encouraging physical improvements in our neighborhoods.
- Project assists with town or event promotion for economic impact.
Please note: Municipalities receiving a Gateway grant must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin.
How we’d like to see Gateway grants used
Grant funds may be used for:
- Purchase of new signage
- Renovation of existing signage
- New website development or upgrades for the applying city or municipality
- Marketing materials for your city, town, or local events