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 13, 2027
Application opens November 17, 2026.
You may create an account in our Grantee Portal at any time.
Eligibility:
- Nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) public charity or private operating foundation status, or religious institutions
- 2-year work history
- Annual operating budget of less than $150,000
- Located in and serving one of these counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns
- Requests can be made for up to $2,500
Focus areas typically funded:
- 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)
*Grants may be made to faith-based organizations for the non-religious programs offered to the broader community
Due to the high demand for grants, organizations may not receive grants in consecutive grant cycles. Applications from organizations who have never received a grant from this program will be prioritized.
Important: The Grantee Portal is here! Please visit our FAQ to learn more and create your account.
Timeline
- November 17, 2026: Grants application process opens in the Grantee Portal.
- November 30, 2026 – January 6, 2027: We are here to help. If you need assistance with applying, either in-person, virtual, or by phone, please submit your appointment request here (link coming soon).
- January 13, 2027: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm
- March 1, 2027: Grants recipients notified
- March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2028: Grant projects must occur within this timeframe.
We encourage you to create an account in the Grantee Portal prior to the application opening.
Click the “Access Grantee Portal” button below to get started.
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