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🏛️ The City of Dothan is opening its PY 2026 Competitive Funding Process, which provides grant money to non-profit organizations that run social service programs benefiting Dothan residents.

Last year, the city awarded over $492,000 to more than 19 local agencies and programs.


📅 Key Dates You Need to Know

  • Applications available: Friday, January 23, 2026

  • Application deadline: March 2, 2026 (before midnight)


📍 Mandatory Training (Required to Apply)

If a nonprofit wants to apply, they MUST attend one of these training sessions:

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Location:
Dothan–Houston County Library
445 N. Oates Street, Dothan, AL

✔️ No pre-registration required
✔️ You must sign in to get credit for attending
✔️ One-on-one help is available if needed


📝 How Applications Are Submitted

  • Applications must be submitted online

  • Submission is done through ZoomGrants

  • Accessed via the City of Dothan website


📞 Who to Contact for Questions

Tera Wells
CDBG Program Administrator
📞 334-615-4417
📧 twells@dothan.org


This notice is NOT for individuals.
It is for nonprofit organizations that:

  • Serve Dothan residents

  • Need funding for social service programs

  • Want to apply for city grant money for 2026