Community Assistance Fund

Funding Criteria:

  • Funds may only be granted to non-profit, tax exempt organizations having proof of 501(c)3 authorization, schools that have public school status, or religious agencies which benefit the general public.
  • All grants must be for programs/funding that is consistent with the mission and focus of JLM. Our current focus area is: Women & Children: Health and Well-Being.
  • Must serve the people of Mobile County &/or Baldwin County.
  • Organization has not received CAF monies within the past 24 months.
  • JLM partner agencies that receive JLM volunteers and/or programming funds are not eligible for CAF funds.
Important Dates:
  • October 7th – Applications period ends.

Note: Additional information is required for evaluation of assistance request and must be included with your application:

  1. A copy of your agency’s IRS letter of determination of tax-exempt status
  2. Fiscal year-end balance sheet and income statement
  3. Program budget (revenues and expenditures by line item)
  4. Other sources of projected income
  5. Proof of public school status, if applicable

 

The CAF, or a portion of the CAF, may be reserved by JLM in the event of a disaster where emergency/recovery funds may be needed. CAF grants are small amounts of money usually in the  $1,000-$4,000 range. There are limited funds available each year.

If you have any questions regarding the parameters of the fund, email the Community Assistance Fund Chair.

We are so thankful to be in a position to help those of you who are committed to improving our community. This special fund is our gift to you that will multiply through your good deeds for others.