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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 15, 2026
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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 NEW Grantee Portal is here! Please visit our FAQ to learn more and apply for a grant.
Timeline
- November 18, 2025: Grants application process opens in the Grantee Portal
- December 1, 2025 – January 9, 2026: We are here to help. If you need assistance with applying, either in-person, virtual, or by phone, please submit your appointment request here.
- January 15, 2026: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm
- March 1, 2026: Grants recipients notified
- March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027: Grant projects must occur within this timeframe.
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