Grants to Support Small Nonprofit Organizations

Grants to Support Small Nonprofit Organizations is sponsored by Cape Coral Community Foundation. Offers one-time grants to small nonprofit organizations making significant impacts in Southwest Florida, aiming to strengthen organizations and support community projects addressing local needs.

Small Organization Grants - The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Small Organization Grants The Community Foundation invests in small and grassroots nonprofit organizations making a big impact particularly in, but not limited to, the Focus Areas below. Grants are considered for projects that meet a community need and/or build the capacity of small organizations. These are one-time grants.

Funding is not intended to extend beyond one year. Small Organization Grants For small organizations with budgets of $150,000 or less. Funding can support strengthening organizations and program development.

Deadline: January 15, 2026 You may create an account in our Grantee Portal at any time. Nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) public charity or private operating foundation status, or religious institutions Annual operating budget of less than $150,000 Located in and serving one of these counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St.

Johns Requests can be made for up to $2,500 Focus areas typically funded: Build community (neighborhood improvement projects, strengthening neighborhood leadership, and preserving neighborhood identity) Provide support for unmet basic needs (hunger, clothing, and other basic items) Strengthen your nonprofit (training, planning, coaching) Support under-resourced children/youth (mentoring, enrichment activities, after-school supports) Support diversity, equity, and inclusion Fundraising event sponsorships Programs promoting religious beliefs* Schools (public, private and charter) and school-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc) Requests outside our region ( must be in: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St.

Johns counties) *Grants may be made to faith-based organizations for the non-religious programs offered to the broader community Due to the high demand for grants, organizations may not receive grants in consecutive grant cycles. Applications from organizations who have never received a grant from this program will be prioritized. Important: The NEW Grantee Portal is here!

Please visit our FAQ to learn more and apply for a grant. November 18, 2025 : Grants application process opens in the Grantee Portal December 1, 2025 – January 9, 2026 : We are here to help. If you need assistance with applying, either in-person, virtual, or by phone, please submit your appointment request here .

January 15, 2026 : Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm March 1, 2026 : Grants recipients notified March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 : Grant projects must occur within this timeframe. Application closed. You may create an account in our Grantee Portal at any time.

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