Grants to Support Small Nonprofit Organizations
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 community projects and to help organizations become stronger. These are one-time grants. Funding is not intended to extend beyond one year.
Request can be made for up to $2,500.
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, Putnam, Nassau, St. Johns
- Annual operating budget of less than $200,000
- Request can be made for up to $2,500
Priority will be given to grants that include:
- Build community (neighborhood improvement projects, community engagement with the goal of 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
- School-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc)
- Requests outside our region (MUST be in: Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam, Nassau, St. Johns counties)
Timeline
- December 2, 2022: Grants application process opens — Check out our 'How to Apply' guide for detailed instructions!
- Technical Assistance appointments available 12/12/22 - 1/25/23. Please submit your appointment request here.
- February 1, 2023: Applications due by 5pm
- March 15, 2023: Notified of grant decision
- Grants may start as early as April 1, 2023 and must conclude by March 31, 2024
Applications are closed
For more information, contact Reagan Bass, Program Officer, RBass@jaxcf.org or 904.356.4483.