Making an Impact
Areas of Focus
Health
Fostering economic growth and development to improve the health and well-being of Wiregrass individuals, families, and the community as a whole.
Quality of Life
To produce a rising standard of living, including increased income, assets and economic security and to build civic engagement and promote effective leadership and organizations.
CapCONNECT, Wiregrass Foundation's capacity-building initiative for nonprofits, is in its 10th year, CapCONNECT provides comprehensive, targeted training and the opportunity to receive leadership coaching to build stronger nonprofit partnerships for a stronger community. All nonprofits in the Wiregrass Foundation service area of Dale, Henry, Houston, and Geneva counties are invited to participate in CapCONNECT events. The only requirement is to be a qualified 501(c)(3) public charity organization. If you are interested in hearing more about CapCONNECT, please let us know. Click Here for the CapCONNECT page on this website, or choose the link at the bottom of this page.
The Dothan Alumni Cohort gathers young adults connected to Dothan, encouraging them to contribute their knowledge to address current community challenges. The weekend event facilitates active engagement, discussion, and networking among participants, aiming to foster connections and collaboration. The cohort not only focuses on current issues but also provides an opportunity for participants to learn about Dothan's history and future development. To learn more about DAC, Click Here!
Grant applications for 2025 will be available in February. Please review the Grant Guidelines and the Grant Process Tutorials. Grant Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Mar 1 | May 1 | July 1 | Sept 1
Refer to the Grant Application Process tab to begin your application.