Coming September 2025
Round Three of
Catalyze Birmingham
Round Three of Catalyze Birmingham will surface and fund innovations serving learners aged 11-22 in the Birmingham, Alabama region that fit one of two tracks:
cross-sector partnerships or
high-quality expansions
Catalyze Birmingham seeks transformative career-connected learning solutions to build a more equitable economy and create opportunities for upward mobility in Central Alabama.
Round Three will reflect a redesigned funding structure, one that seeds new local collaborations while amplifying what works. For the first time, applicants will apply for up to $250,000 for planning and implementation under one of two distinct tracks: cross-sector partnerships or high-quality expansions.
Track One: Cross-Sector Partnerships
Designed for local organizations to build new, collaborative programs by joining forces with employers, community-based groups, service providers, and other stakeholders. Organizations are invited to submit applications as formal partnerships and may receive a funded planning period (up to six months) to further develop their ideas.
Track Two: High-Quality Expansions
Designed for local or national organizations with a proven track record to partner with community-based organizations and bring high-quality, scalable models to Birmingham at scale.
Check back in September 2025 for more information when the application opens.
Applications will be due in November 2025.
Informational Workshops
for Applicants
Applicants can attend two informational workshops to learn more about the new track structure, application guidance, and grant writing best practices.
Thursday, August 28 at 11:30 a.m. CST (in person - St. Clair County)
Wednesday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. CST (virtual)
