The Walker Area Community Foundation aims to forever support the charitable needs and improve the quality of life for the people of Walker County and surrounding areas. Operating as a nonprofit corporation under Alabama's laws, it focuses on educational, cultural, civic, public, and other charitable needs in the Walker County area.
The grant program offered by the Walker Area Community Foundation focuses on supporting projects and initiatives that are creative, visionary, and address the evolving needs of nonprofits in the community. It aims to leverage local giving with external assistance, seed fund new services that benefit a healthy and fulfilling community, engage younger generations in philanthropy, and facilitate collaborations between local organizations. The Foundation supports planned giving with benefits for both the community and donors. Specific areas of focus include Arts & Humanities, Children & Youth, Education, Elder Care, Environment, Health & Medicine, Recreation, and Social Welfare.