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Grants to Support Small Nonprofit Organizations is sponsored by Cape Coral Community Foundation. The Cape Coral Community Foundation offers grants to small nonprofit organizations making significant impacts in Southwest Florida. While broad in scope, senior services are listed as a focus area, meaning a project focused on fall detection technology for seniors could be eligible if it addresses local needs.
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Grants and Prizes | Community Foundation We Don’t Just Fund. We Elevate. Grants, prizes, and recognition for those leading with love and purpose.
We believe that every nonprofit has a story worth sharing and a mission worth supporting — no matter its size or budget. Our grants and signature awards are tailored to amplify impact, spark innovation, and reward visionary changemakers in our community. We’re not here to fund the same old status quo.
We’re here to lift up leaders who lead with heart. ENPY Awards Grant Recognition Program Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Year-Round Launch Date To Be Announced The ENPY Awards celebrate nonprofit excellence in leadership, mission delivery, and community impact. Each award comes with a cash grant of up to $5,000, recognizing nonprofits and leaders who deliver real results.
Award Categories & Nomination Links Mission-Based Awards – $5,000 each Champion for Children Award Honors organizations that significantly enhance children’s lives through education, wellness, or enrichment. Celebrates organizations serving veterans and military families with advocacy, support, and transition assistance.
Food Security Advocate Award Recognizes organizations addressing hunger with compassion and innovation to ensure no one goes hungry. Health & Wellness Innovator Award For organizations advancing mental, physical, or community health with creativity and measurable impact. Housing & Homelessness Hero Award Honors organizations fighting homelessness and housing insecurity, providing shelter, advocacy, and hope.
Environmental Stewardship Award Recognizes leadership in sustainability, conservation, and environmental education for a healthier planet. Youth Empowerment Excellence Award Celebrates programs that mentor, educate, and empower youth to thrive and step confidently into the future. Economic Empowerment Award Honors organizations promoting financial literacy, job readiness, and entrepreneurship to fuel growth.
Given to organizations that strengthen civic engagement and unite communities for greater resilience. Arts & Culture Advancement Award Honors nonprofits using arts and culture to heal, educate, and connect communities. Outstanding Animal Welfare Initiative Award This award honors a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in Southwest Florida.
From rescuing and sheltering abandoned pets, to advancing veterinary care, to creating innovative community programs that protect and support animals, this category recognizes organizations that go above and beyond to give a voice to the voiceless. Role-Based Awards – $5,000 each Executive Leader of the Year For nonprofit CEOs/EDs whose vision, strategy, and leadership have elevated their organization.
Honors rising stars showing early-career excellence, initiative, and promise in nonprofit leadership. Celebrates a volunteer whose dedication and compassion profoundly impact their organization. Development & Fundraising Excellence Award For fundraising professionals whose work strengthens financial sustainability and impact.
Marketing & Communications Trailblazer Recognizes creative communicators shaping powerful campaigns and compelling storytelling. Nonprofit Program Director of the Year Awarded to leaders delivering results, growing services, and driving quality in nonprofit programs. Finance & Operations Excellence Award Celebrates behind-the-scenes professionals ensuring smooth operations and strong compliance.
Partnership Builder Award For leaders forging strong alliances across sectors to expand impact. Human Services Hero Award Awarded to frontline professionals providing compassionate, direct services in communities. Lifetime Achievement Award Honors an individual whose career reflects unwavering dedication to direct nonprofit service.
Small but Mighty Award – $3,000 Celebrates small nonprofits making a big impact with limited resources. Dennis Gingerich Nonprofit & Church Partnership Award – $5,000 Recognizes faith communities partnering with nonprofits to meet real-world needs. The Enpy $100,000 Excellence Accelerator Award - $5,000 The ENPY $100,000 Excellence Accelerator Award is not just a grant—it’s a game-changer for nonprofits under $5 Million.
One winning organization will receive $5,000 in cash and $95,000 in professional growth services, including HR support, leadership coaching, fundraising tools, and marketing. This award is designed to transform a nonprofit’s capacity for impact while celebrating their work on stage at the ENPY Awards.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored programs serving SW Florida, active 18+ months Criteria: Demonstrated impact, strong leadership & operations, alignment with category, 1–2 letters of support Submission information coming soon. Please let me know your thoughts on these updates and the best way to move forward.
Thank you again for your work on this project—we appreciate your efforts in helping us bring The Community Foundation’s vision to life. You bring your expertise. We’ll bring the mission.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status, a two-year work history, and an operating budget under $200,000. Must operate in Southwest Florida. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to US $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.