The Competitive Grantmaking Process
This grant funds nonprofit projects in Palm Beach and Martin Counties that advance economic opportunity, education, thriving communities, or nonprofit capacity building through a competitive, multi-phase process.
Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (LOI & Summer Proposal) | March 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 for single-year or summer program grants; typical awards range from $35,000–$40,000.
Summary: Supports impactful nonprofit work in Palm Beach and Martin Counties through a competitive, multi-phase grant process.
Key Information: Only one application per cycle per organization; strict eligibility and focus area requirements apply.
Description
This opportunity provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Florida. The foundation's process is designed to support high-impact projects and organizations that align with its four core focus areas: Economic Opportunity, Education and Youth, Thriving Communities, and Capacity Building. The grantmaking process is rigorous, involving an initial Letter of Inquiry (LOI) or Summer Program Proposal, followed by an invitation-only full proposal phase, site visits, committee review, and final board approval. Funding is intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector and address pressing community needs.
