Project: 1-Year Program focusing on education, health, science, technology, cultural awareness, and/or economics for disadvantaged youth and their families. 
Grant Award Amount:   Up to $1,000 (Maximum Amount) 
Eligible Applicants:   Non-profit Agencies 501(c)(3)
Due Date:  May 15, 2026
Distribution of Funds:   June 20, 2026

 

Request For Proposals Application
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Ivy Center of Huntsville/Madison County Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and organizations through charitable contributions and programs/activities that promote the significance of education with an emphasis on science and technology, leading healthy lifestyles, creating cultural awareness, and helping individuals migrate towards financial independence and economic empowerment.

The Ivy Center of Huntsville/Madison County Foundation, Incorporated is committed to contributing to the formulation of a positive, productive and culturally diverse society. The Ivy Center Foundation focuses on family life skills through education, cultural enrichment, health and wellness, and civic involvement. Implementation of the mission is realized through strategies such as public information workshops, educational symposiums, economic development seminars, and business skills training.

The Ivy Center Foundation recognizes the importance and magnitude of ensuring literacy, cultural awareness, optimal health and the economic survival of disadvantaged youth and their families. To this end, the Ivy Center Foundation seeks partnerships with local non-profit agencies that share the same mission and vision. 

PURPOSE

The Ivy Center Foundation seeks competitive proposals that mirror the mission of the Foundation. This is done in part as a mechanism to broaden outreach efforts and maximize the impact on individuals in the community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GRANTEE 

  • If your organization received a Community Grant in the previous year, and you plan to apply for a Community Grant for this year, we must receive a Comprehensive Report detailing how the previous grant was used to enhance services rendered to the community.  Please complete a Comprehensive Report Blank Form* for the previous year received and submit via the Comprehensive Report Upload link with your application for 2026 no later than May 10, 2026.  Failure to submit a Comprehensive Report from the previous year will render your organization ineligible for a Community Grant in 2026.
  • Keep accurate budgetary and programmatic evidence/artifacts to document executed programs/activities.
  • Provide an analysis of programmatic efforts based upon an evaluation of activities completed by project participants by the end of the grant.
  • Adhere to budgetary guidelines and be good stewards of monies allocated for programs/activities
  • If selected this year, you are required to complete a Comprehensive Report Blank Form* for year received and submit via the Comprehensive Report Upload link no later than May 9, 2027.
* Comprehensive Reports’ Naming Standard
        ~ Do not include periods (.) or commas (,) in filename ~
      <Organization Name>_<Year Received>_Comprehensive Report.pdf
     Example:  ACME Inc_2024_Comprehensive Report.pdf
 
 

DEADLINE: The deadline for submission is May 15, 2026.  You are required to submit a RFP application.

DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS:  If selected, funds will cover projects being executed between July 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.  Funds will be presented at the annual White Linen Brunch which is sponsored by The Ivy Center Foundation on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

 

Request For Proposals Application