Small Organization Grants
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Small Organization Grants support small and grassroots nonprofits in Northeast Florida, funding community projects, program development, and capacity building to meet local needs and strengthen their work.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 in one-time funding for projects lasting no more than one year
Summary: Supports small and grassroots nonprofits meeting community needs, developing programs, and strengthening organizational capacity in Northeast Florida.
Key Information: Applicants need a two-year work history and must be located in and serve one of six eligible counties.
Description
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida’s Small Organization Grants invest in small and grassroots nonprofit organizations making a local impact. The program supports projects that meet a community need and/or build organizational capacity, including program development and work to strengthen nonprofit operations. Awards are one-time grants, with funding not intended to extend beyond one year.
Funding priorities include building community through neighborhood improvements, leadership development, and preservation of neighborhood identity; addressing unmet basic needs such as hunger and clothing; and strengthening nonprofits through training, planning, and coaching. The program also supports under-resourced children and youth through mentoring, enrichment, and after-school activities, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Projects are not limited to these focus areas.
