Grantseekers

Supporting Neighborhoods Grants

Local leadership and grassroots efforts have long shaped Northeast Florida’s diverse communities and rich cultural tapestry. Since our earliest days, The Community Foundation has provided partnership and funding to support organizations that are lifting up our local neighborhoods.

Supporting Neighborhoods

These grants are available to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening neighborhood leadership, improving access to affordable housing, and/or equitably expanding economic opportunity for marginalized residents of Northeast Florida.

Grant size: Up to $25,000

Application Closed

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations with a current 501(3)(c), and a 2-year work history
Annual operating budget of $100,000 or above
Located in and serving at least one of these counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns

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 or St. Johns counties)

*Grants may be made to faith-based organizations for the non-religious programs offered to the broader community.

Timeline

January 2, 2024: Grant applications open. View our How to Apply Guide for step-by-step instructions.
January 3, 2024 – February 14, 2024: Assistance is available from our grantmaking staff. If you need assistance with applying—either in-person, virtual, or by phone—please submit your appointment request here.
February 15, 2024: Applications due by 11:59 PM
June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2026: Grant-funded projects must occur within this timeframe.

Learn more about our work Supporting Neighborhoods.

Applications open January 2, 2024