Indian River CF: Vulnerable Individuals and Families Funding Priority Grant

Indian River CF: Vulnerable Individuals and Families Funding Priority Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Indian River Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Indian River Community Foundation offers discretionary grants aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals and families in Indian River County, Florida. Organizations can apply for funding in two categories: proven programs, with grants up to $50,000, and capital projects, with grants up to $100,000. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities, and priority will be given to those addressing community needs related to health, housing, education, and economic opportunity.

Overview

NOTE: The application process begins with a Letter of Idea (“LOI”). LOIs are reviewed monthly in the order in which they are received. Full applications will be invited from those organizations that qualify and present compelling cases. Submitted applications will be reviewed in the order they are received and approved or declined by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Vulnerable Individuals and Families Funding Priority Indian River Community Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking is aligned with a vision of a more healthy, prosperous, and generous Indian River County community. Grantmaking priorities are informed by the findings of the most recent community needs assessment and the most current data and information collected on Indian River Indicators. Discretionary grants are available in the following categories: Category 1: Proven Programs:  The Community Foundation has discretionary funding available to award grants of up to $50,000 to support proven programs operated by nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations dedicated to serving Indian River County primarily in the areas of health, housing, education, and economic opportunity. Priority will be given to proven programs that serve vulnerable children, adults, or seniors and that address a community need aligned with one or more of the Indian River Indicators listed below.Category 2: Capital Projects: The Community Foundation also has discretionary funding available to award grants of up to $100,000 to support capital projects, including facility expansion or facility enhancement, that are operated by nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organizations dedicated to serving Indian River County primarily in the areas of health, housing, education, and economic opportunity. Priority will be given to organizations with proven programs that serve vulnerable children, adults, or seniors and that address a community need aligned with one or more of the Indian River Indicators listed below. Grants to support capital campaigns are eligible for funding when at least 75 percent of the campaign’s goal has been achieved.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for this grant opportunity, applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities dedicated to serving Indian River County, Florida, with an updated profile on GuideStar at the “Platinum” level.Applicants must have an online grant application account at Indian River Community Foundation. Competitive grants are limited to organizations located in and/or serving Indian River County, Florida.

Ineligibility

We do not provide grants for:Propagandizing, influencing legislation and/or elections, promoting voter registration; for political candidates, political campaigns or organizations engaged in political activities; for litigation.Institutions limiting their services to persons of a single religious sect or denomination.Social or political problems outside of the United States of AmericaIndividuals.Federated appeals or to organizations that collect funds for redistribution to other nonprofit groups.The Foundation currently does not consider multi-year requests.