Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Nonprofit organizations in Dothan can soon apply for the city’s FY 2025 Competitive Funding Process, which provides financial support for social service programs benefiting local residents. Applications will open on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, and must be submitted by Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2025.
Last year, Dothan awarded over $472,000 to more than 12 local agencies, programs, and city departments through this initiative. Nonprofits seeking to participate this year must attend one of two mandatory application training sessions. The sessions will be held at the Dothan Civic Center, Meeting Room C, located at 126 North St. Andrews Street, on the following dates:
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Participants do not need to register for the training in advance but must sign in to receive credit. One-on-one technical assistance will also be provided as needed.
Completed applications must be submitted online through the city’s ZoomGrants portal before midnight on the Feb. 28 deadline. For further information or assistance, nonprofits can contact Kelly H. Mierkowski, the city’s CDBG Program Administrator and Title VI Coordinator, at 334-615-4417 or [email protected].
This competitive funding program continues to play a critical role in supporting essential services for the Dothan community.
