Initiatives
Seniors Initiative
The Seniors Initiative seeks to improve the quality of life for Duval County seniors by:
- Expanding non-traditional services such as educational seminars, spiritual training, peer interaction and opportunities for volunteerism that build confidence and enrich the lives of senior citizens.
- Expanding services that promote the mental and/or physical well-being of senior citizens.
- Promoting services that are culturally sensitive to senior citizens' communities.
Grants range in size from $5,000-$20,000 and may support work lasting up to 24 months. Activities supported by this initiative must take place in Duval County.
Under this initiative, grants will not be made for:
- General operating support to existing programs;
- Construction or renovation of facilities;
- Purchase of capital equipment;
- Support of food programs;
- Purchase of tickets for fundraising activities.
Most Recent Grants
CYPRESS VILLAGE COMMUNITY FUNDS -- $19,890, to support the expansion of the Cypress Village chorus, comprised of residents of Cypress Village, a senior residential community.
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at UNF -- $20,000 to expand the institute’s current educational programs for seniors to two satellite locations, serving those who are unable to or find it difficult to travel to the University Center to take courses.
Other Initiatives:
- Art Ventures Initiative
- Build Capacity of Nonprofit Organizations through Reflective Practice
- Community Theater Initiative
- Early Childhood Initiative
- Education Initiative
- Seniors Initiative
- Women and Philanthropy Initiative
- Other Initiatives
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