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 Priority 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 $2,000.
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 $2,000
Priority will be given to grants that include:
- Provide Support for Basic Needs (Hunger, Clothing, and other basic items)
- Improve the Quality of Life for Aging Adults (direct support for aging adults, or caregiver support)
- Supporting Under-served Children/Youth (Mentoring, enrichment activities, after-school supports)
- Building Communities (volunteer/civic engagement, neighborhood improvements in under-served areas)
- Projects which include the people served in the planning process
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
- February 1, 2022: Grants application process opens — Check out our 'How to Apply' guide for detailed instructions!
- Technical Assistance appointments available 2/2/22 - 3/21/22. Please submit your appointment request here.
- March 23, 2022: Applications due by 5pm
- May 16, 2022: Notified of grant decision
- Grants may start as early as June 1, 2022 and must conclude by May 31, 2023
For more information, contact Reagan Bass, Program Associate, RBass@jaxcf.org or 904.356.4483.
Applications are closed.