Grantseekers
Small Organization Grants
The Community Foundation invests in small and grassroots nonprofit organizations making a big impact particularly in, but not limited to, the Focus Areas below. Grants are considered for projects that meet a community need and/or build the capacity of small organizations. These are one-time grants. Funding is not intended to extend beyond one year.
Small Organization Grants
For small organizations with budgets of $150,000 or less. Funding can support strengthening organizations and program development.
Grant size: Up to $2,500
Deadline: January 25, 2024
Applications open on December 5, 2023
Eligibility:
- Nonprofits with current 501(c)(3) status, and a 2-year work history
- Organizations serving at least one of these counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns
- Annual operating budget of less than $150,000
- Requests can be made for up to $2,500
Priority will be given to grants that include:
- Build community (neighborhood improvement projects, strengthening neighborhood leadership, and preserving neighborhood identity)
- Provide support for unmet basic needs (hunger, clothing, and other basic items)
- Strengthen your nonprofit (training, planning, coaching)
- Support under-resourced children/youth (mentoring, enrichment activities, after-school supports)
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion
We are not able to fund:
- Athletic associations
- Fundraising event sponsorships
- Programs promoting religious beliefs*
- Schools (public, private and charter) and school-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc)
- Requests outside our region (must be in: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns counties)
Timeline
- December 5, 2023: Grants application process opens — Check out our ‘How to Apply’ Guide for detailed instructions!
- Technical Assistance appointments available December 6, 2023 – January 24, 2023. Please submit your appointment request here.
- January 25, 2024: Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm
- Grant projects must occur between March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
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