A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity and Impact Fund Grants

The A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund grants aim to support nonprofit organizations in Duval County, fostering community empowerment through health, education, and economic growth. The fund prioritizes organizations with an annual budget over $150,000, aiming to uplift and strengthen the local community through collaborative efforts.

A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund
The A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund supports nonprofit organizations and programs/projects working within selected neighborhoods in Duval County. The overarching objective of these grants is to empower residents to collaborate and enhance their communities by leveraging their skills, experiences and expertise to uplift community health, education, and economic opportunities.
Igniting Transformational Change
Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund is the first of its kind in Northeast Florida. Supporting this important work achieves enduring change in three focus areas to strengthen Black neighborhoods and the organizations that serve them.
Economic Development
Increased access to opportunities that create inclusive and economically thriving communities.Education
Investments in educational resources that equip individuals and organizations with the tools to succeed in a career, business, and/or industry.Healthcare
Solutions that target eliminating social, racial, and economic barriers to achieve optimal health and well-being in Black communities.

Eligibility

These grants support nonprofit organizations and programs/projects working within selected neighborhoods in Duval CountyAn IRS 501(c)3 public charity. Grants may be made to faith-based organizations for non-religious programs offered to the broader community.Religious institutions that meet the requirements of IRS section 501(c)3 are automatically considered tax exempt and are not required to apply for and obtain recognition of tax-exempt status from the IRS.Legally incorporated in the State of FloridaOrganization size must have an annual operating budget greater than $150,000.

Ineligibility

We are not able to fund: Athletic associationsFundraising event sponsorshipsSchools and school-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc.)Requests outside our geographical area (must be in Duval County)Programs promoting religious beliefs*Organizations that currently have a grant open with the A.L Lewis Black Opportunity and Impact Fund.