CFNF: Arts Nonprofit Grant

CFNF: Arts Nonprofit Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Florida
Amount: Approximately US $6,000
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

Overview

CFNF: Arts Nonprofit Grant The Community Foundation of North Florida is offering a non-recurring Arts Grant Cycle to support eligible nonprofit arts organizations across the Big Bend region. The Community Foundation of North Florida (CFNF) recognizes the essential role nonprofit arts organizations play in strengthening the cultural and civic life of the Big Bend region. Through artistic expression, education, and engagement, arts organizations contribute to community vitality and quality of life. The Big Bend region is home to a diverse network of 501(c)(3) arts organizations that serve as cultural assets for their communities. Sustaining this sector requires investments to support organizational stability and continued public interest. In alignment with our mission to enhance the quality of life through charitable giving, CFNF offers this non-recurring Arts Grant Cycle to support eligible nonprofit arts organizations across the Big Bend region. The purpose of these grants is to strengthen organizational capacity, advance artistic programming, and expand community access to the arts. Five grants of $6,000 will be awarded to organizations serving Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Provide direct services to residents in one or more the the counties listed above.Have at least two years of operating history in one or more of these counties.Provide ongoing arts programs or services to the community.Have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or have a fiscal sponsor with tax exempt status or are a 509(a)(1) or (2) organization with a letter of determination.

Ineligibility

Capital infrastructure projects (e.g., bricks and mortar).Ongoing annual operating expenses (rent, utilities, salaries, contracts, etc.).Fundraising campaigns or fundraising events.Grants to individuals, for memberships, annual campaigns, endowments, memorials or reducing deficits.Expenses incurred prior to the grant date.Organizations that discriminate against a person or group based on religious belief, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, race, disability, gender, and/or age.