The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) announces the opening of its 2026 Arts and Community Grants Cycle, with applications opening Jan. 20, and closing Feb. 6, at 5 p.m.

Through this annual grant cycle, BBCF will award Arts Grants ranging from $500 to $3,500 and Community Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support community-led projects across the foundation’s 12-county service area: Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox counties in Alabama’s Black Belt region.

These grants support projects that strengthen, uplift, and empower communities across Alabama’s Black Belt. Eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply.

New organizations that have not previously applied for BBCF arts or community grants are required to attend a Grantseekers Workshop prior to submitting an application. Returning grantees may apply directly through the online grants portal. These Zoom sessions are scheduled for Jan. 20 and 22, with both days offering the convenience of an early afternoon session at 12 p.m. and an evening session at 7 p.m.

Grantseeker Workshops

Jan. 20 from 12-1:15 p.m.:

Jan. 20 from 7-8:15 p.m.: