Beaches Community Fund Grants
Beaches Community Fund Grants support nonprofits providing K–12 programs, early learning, and basic-needs assistance to expand children’s educational opportunities and help Beaches residents meet everyday needs.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Applications open) | November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (Full application)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum grant size; one-year contract, July 1, 2027–June 30, 2028
Summary: Supports nonprofits providing K–12 student support, low-income early learning, and basic-needs assistance in Northeast Florida’s Beaches communities.
Key Information: Applicants need current 501(c)(3) status or a formal fiscal sponsor agreement and at least two years of work history.
Description
The Beaches Community Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, supports large and small nonprofit organizations serving communities from Mayport to Guana, east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The 2027–2028 grant cycle focuses on educational opportunities for children and practical assistance that helps Beaches residents meet basic needs.
Education priorities include school-based supports, afterschool and out-of-school programs, and enrichment for low-income and at-risk K–12 students. Early learning support targets low-income students through access to high-quality early learning centers, improvements to quality and learning within centers, and home- or community-based learning opportunities. Basic-needs priorities include food, emergency financial assistance, housing, shelter, transportation, health care, and behavioral health support.
