CGCF: Community Grants Program

CGCF: Community Grants Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coral Gables Community Foundation
Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

The Coral Gables Community Foundation's Community Giving Program supports local non-profits that enhance the lives of Coral Gables residents. Eligible organizations must address key focus areas including arts, education, historic preservation, and social services. Grants are awarded based on relevance to the community and the potential impact of the proposed projects. Interested organizations should submit a Letter of Inquiry to begin the application process.

Overview

NOTE: Making a request for a grant starts by submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Organizations may submit more than one LOI. Selected LOI’s will be invited by the Community Foundation to submit a full application. Background The Coral Gables Community Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to create personalized charitable funds that support impactful philanthropy. We take pride in assisting our donors in reaching their philanthropic goals through donor advised funds and other giving vehicles. The Coral Gables Community Foundation makes giving easy by offering philanthropic options for donors and tax savings along the way. We are proud members of the Florida Philanthropic Network and Community Foundations of Florida. The Coral Gables Community Foundation is a grantmaking charity, supporting local nonprofits that address issues within our focus areas – education, arts & culture, historic preservation and social & health services. Funding Pillars Programs selected for funding must benefit Coral Gables and fit within our four focus areas: EducationArts & CultureSocial & Health ServicesHistoric Preservation & Environment

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Community Grants Program awards grants to deserving local non-profit organizations that address issues within our focus areas in Coral Gables.Your program or project must directly benefit the Coral Gables community, however your organization does not need to be headquartered in Coral Gables.All grants are one-year grants.

Ineligibility

Grants are never made to individuals or for-profit corporations.We do not consider these requestsSectarian or religious activitiesPolitical activities or organizationsGrants directly to individuals.Annual fundraising campaignsSpecial events or fundraisersOrganizations operating outside the United StatesOrganizations seeking support for fundraising events