Summer program requests
Summer program requests support nonprofits’ summer projects benefiting Palm Beach and Martin County residents to address community challenges in education, economic opportunity, and community well-being.
Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Due Dates: December 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET (Summer Program Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 for Single-Year and Summer Programs in the 2026 guidelines
Summary: Supports nonprofit summer projects benefiting Palm Beach and Martin County residents and aligned with the foundation’s community priorities.
Key Information: One request per organization per competitive cycle; applicants need 501(c)(3) status or a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.
Description
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties supports local nonprofit summer projects through its competitive Community Impact grantmaking program. Funding is intended to address community challenges while aligning organizations’ work with the foundation’s mission, vision, and values. The foundation seeks nonprofit partners that share high standards of integrity and impact.
Summer requests follow a one-step proposal process, with review focused on the challenge addressed, the organization’s approach, staffing, budget, and projected outcomes. The 2026–2027 competitive cycle prioritizes Economic Opportunity, Education and Youth, Thriving Communities, and Capacity Building. Community Impact staff review proposals and recommend awards to the Community Impact Committee, which includes board members and community volunteers. The full Board of Directors gives final approval.
