Alabama · Corporate Foundation Grant

Alabama Power Foundation Good Roots Grants

Funding

Up to $1,000

Grade Focus

K-12 and community

Application Due

October 23, 2026

Level of Gov't

Corporate Foundation — Alabama Power Foundation

Eligibility

Alabama K-12 schools and community organizations. Good Roots Grants support environmental and community improvement projects — tree planting, school gardens, habitat restoration, and environmental awareness programs. Statewide eligibility.

Program Goals

Good Roots Grants fund environmental stewardship projects that improve communities and build student awareness of local ecosystems. School garden programs, tree-planting projects, and environmental monitoring initiatives are eligible. Combining technology with outdoor environmental learning strengthens applications.

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Application and Distribution

Applications open soon. October 23, 2026 deadline. Submit through the Alabama Power Foundation portal. Check alabamapowerfoundation.com for the application link.

Cycle Notes

Annual competitive cycle. October 23, 2026 deadline. Same deadline as Students to Stewards. Monitor alabamapowerfoundation.com for both programs.

Grant Award Amount

Up to $1,000 per grant. Smaller award suited to community garden projects, starter environmental education kits, and school improvement initiatives.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of projects does Good Roots fund?

Tree planting, school gardens, habitat restoration, and community environmental improvement projects. Technology-enhanced environmental programs are a good fit.

Is this grant for schools or community organizations?

Both — Alabama K-12 schools and community organizations are eligible.

When does the application open?

Opens soon — check alabamapowerfoundation.com for the exact date before the October 23, 2026 deadline.

Can we combine Good Roots with Students to Stewards?

Yes — both have the same October 23 deadline. Applying for both with different project elements is a smart strategy.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit adds a data-collection and technology dimension to school garden and environmental projects, making applications more competitive.

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