TCFNF: Small Organization Grants

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida offers Small Organization Grants to nonprofits with budgets of $150,000 or less. These one-time grants support projects that meet community needs and strengthen small organizations, particularly in areas such as community building, basic needs support, and youth enrichment. Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and operate within specific counties. For more information, visit their FAQs.

For small organizations with budgets of $150,000 or less. Funding can support strengthening organizations and program development.
The Community Foundation invests in small and grassroots nonprofit organizations making a big impact particularly in, but not limited to, the Focus Areas below. Grants are considered for projects that meet a community need and/or build the capacity of small organizations. These are one-time grants.
Focus areas typically funded:

• Build community (neighborhood improvement projects, community engagement with the goal of preserving neighborhood identity)
• Provide support for unmet basic needs (hunger, clothing, and other basic items)
• Strengthen your nonprofit (training, planning, coaching)
• Support under-resourced children/youth (mentoring, enrichment activities, after-school supports)
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

Eligibility:Nonprofits with current 501(c)(3) status, and a 2-year work history
Organizations serving at least one of these counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam, Nassau, St. Johns
Annual operating budget of $150,000 or lessGrants may be made to faith-based organizations for the non-religious programs offered to the broader community

Ineligibility

These are one time grants and are not meant to support recurring requests.Funding is not intended to extend beyond one year.Please note: Proposals for programs or capital projects are not eligible.We are NOT able to fund:Athletic associationsFundraising event sponsorshipsSchool-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc)Requests outside our region (MUST be in: Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam, Nassau, St. Johns counties)