TCFNF: Program Support Grants for Putnam County

The TCFNF Program Support Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Putnam County by funding nonprofits focused on education, safety nets, and general welfare. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000, prioritizing projects that serve local residents. With a history of distributing $600 million since 1964, the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida is dedicated to strengthening community organizations and fostering impactful initiatives for those in need.

Supporting Nonprofits in Northeast Florida
Strengthening nonprofits through grantmaking and other services is critical to our mission of building a better community. In partnership with our donors, we have distributed approximately $600 million in grants across a broad range of programs since our founding in 1964.
Program Support - Putnam County
These grants are available to assist with improving the quality of life in Putnam County by promoting educational opportunities, eliminating food insecurity, supporting veterans, and promoting the general welfare of Putnam County residents.
Focus Areas
Projects should be serving Putnam County exclusively and address one of the following focus areas.
Requests can be made for up to $25,000 to:

• Support and expand safety net programs serving Putnam County
• Improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, including Veterans and First Responders with service-related disabilities
• Requests can be made for up to $10,000 to:

Expand access to quality out-of-school time programs for children and youth focused on academic progress, physical well-being, emotional health and related positive youth development areas
Note: Each organization may only submit one project for consideration. Most grants will be awarded in $5,000-$10,000 range, with larger grants available to support bigger projects.
Organizations who do not currently have an open grant will be prioritized.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Nonprofit Organizations:Active 501c3 status, and a 2-year work history
Serving Putnam CountyRequests can be made for one or two years.

Ineligibility

Funding is not intended to provide ongoing operational support. We are not able to fund:Fundraising event sponsorships
School fundraising organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc)
Programs promoting religious beliefsGrants may be made to faith-based organizations for the non-religious programs offered to the broader community Requests outside of Putnam CountyDo you give grants to individuals? No.