Empowering Alabamians In Need
Since 1992, the Alabama Power’s Business Charitable Trust Fund (ABC Trust) has been dedicated to empowering Alabamians through vital programs, grants, and energy assistance, working alongside local agencies to foster sustainable, energy-efficient solutions and support essential human services.
Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund
The Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund (ABC Trust) was established by Alabama Power to help meet the energy needs of Alabamians.
For more than 30 years, the ABC Trust has partnered with Community Action Agencies, nonprofits, and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to help pay energy bills, conduct weatherization projects, and support basic human needs. The ABC Trust also supports nonprofits by providing grants for energy efficient upgrades and health and human service projects.
Because the ABC Trust operates under different guidelines than many government energy assistance programs, families that do not qualify for federal energy assistance may benefit from the Trust’s programs. The ABC Trust is not funded with ratepayer dollars.
The ABC Trust touches Alabamians across 60 counties in central and south Alabama. Colbert, DeKalb, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties are outside the Trust’s coverage area.
Decades of Impact
Since our beginning in 1992, we’ve accomplished so much. The ABC Trust is designed to ease the burden of Alabama families by offering energy related assistance beyond what federal programs may provide.
$37,588,900
Total Giving Since Inception
$24,197,709 - Energy Assistance
$1,505,793 - Efficiency Forward
$5,158,046 - Energy Efficiency Upgrades
$3.2M+ - Other Grants
Efficiency Forward Grant
Provides up to $10,000 to health and human service nonprofits for energy efficiency upgrades.
Home Forward Grants
Provides up to $6,500 for qualifying homeowners for weatherization projects.
Emergency Assistance Programs
Helps meet energy, rental assistance and food security needs for qualifying households.
ABC Trust Community Grant
Provides up to $500 to nonprofits and faith-based organizations for health and human projects.
Dorothy Crosby Legacy Award
Provides up to $10,000 to a nonprofit or community action agency that serves clients in the areas of elderly care, energy assistance, education, or human services.
Help for Individuals and Families
Community Action Agency Tools
Essential Resources for Families & Community Partners
Resources: Community Support Programs and Energy Efficiency Tips
Discover a range of programs and resources designed to support qualifying Alabama families, from energy assistance to vital health and housing services. We’re committed to empowering both individuals and the agencies that serve them, ensuring access to help when it’s needed most.
ABC Trust Community Action Agencies
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