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Competitive Community Grantmaking
The Community Foundation accepts grant applications for a variety of funding opportunities. Each category or focus has different guidelines and timelines. We also have a limited number of scholarships to help current and future students to pursue undergraduate and graduate education, professional development and other educational enrichment opportunities.
Overview
The majority of our open competitive grantmaking falls into two main categories: Capacity Building and Program Support. Any 501c3 in our service area (Duval, Clay, Baker, St. Johns, Nassau and Putnam counties) may apply for EITHER a Capacity Building OR a Program Support grant in any given year.
Please note: There is a special application for nonprofit organizations with annual budgets of less than $200,000 to apply for either of these competitive grants with an application process designed especially for small organizations.
The Community Foundation also accepts grant applications in other focus areas where donors have requested that we oversee grantmaking decisions or where we have an established initiative with a funding source. Each has different guidelines and timelines and are listed below.
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Competitive Grant Opportunities
The Community Foundation has a number of initiatives governed by a specific focus area. These competitive applications each have their own guidelines and timelines. Explore more on the pages linked below.
To learn more, click on each grant category below.
Nonprofit organizations may apply for only one of the following opportunities per grant cycle.
- Aging Adults
Grants to improve the quality of life for Aging Adults with a focus on direct support for aging adults and caregiver support. Learn More. - Early Childhood
Grants to improve services for Young Children (birth to preschool) with a focus on early learning centers and caregiver/parent support to meet their needs (Duval County only). Learn More. - Food and Needs Insecurity
Grants to assist with providing services and resources, such as clothing, food, or other support to help residents meet their basic needs. Learn More. - LGBTQ
The LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida makes grants to nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida that support our LGBTQ communities. Learn More. - Putnam County
Grants to assist with improving the quality of life in Putnam County. Learn More. - Supporting Neighborhoods
Grants to strengthen neighborhood leadership, expand the supply of affordable housing, and equitably expand economic opportunity for marginalized residents of Northeast Florida. Learn More. - Small Organizations
For small organizations with budgets of $150,000 or less. Funding can support strengthening organizations and program development. Learn More.
Nonprofit organizations applying for grants through Art Ventures Small Arts Organization or Visual Arts in St. Augustine may not also apply for a program support grant.
- Art Ventures – Individual Artists
The Individual Artist Grants are designed to help Northeast Florida artists emerge to the next level of their artistic careers. These grants are offered every other year. The next open grant cycle for Individual Artists will be in 2025. Learn More. - Visual Art in St. Augustine
The Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund makes grants to promote visual art appreciation or education in St. Augustine, FL. Sponsorship proposals up to $2,500 are considered on a rolling basis. Learn More. - Art Ventures – Small Arts Organizations
Open to small and mid-sized organizations whose primary mission is arts and culture. These grants are offered every other year. The next open grant cycle for Small Arts Organizations will open in 2026. Learn More.
- A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund
Grants open to nonprofit organizations working within predominantly Black neighborhoods in Jacksonville (Duval County). Learn More. - Beaches Community Fund
Supports nonprofit organizations serving the Beaches communities from Mayport to Guana, east of the Intracoastal Waterway. Learn More. - Women’s Giving Alliance
Open to nonprofit organizations that support women and girls in Northeast Florida. Learn More.
Competitive Grant Opportunities
To learn more or apply, click on each grant opportunity below.
Program Support Grants
(Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties)
Support for launching, expanding or improving services that support vulnerable populations and address unmet community needs.
Grant size: Up to $25,000
Applications Closed
Program Support Grants for Putnam County
Grants to assist with improving the quality of life in Putnam County.
Grant size: Up to $25,000
Applications Closed
Capacity Building Grants
Help organizations better achieve their missions, promote continuous improvement and increase effectiveness.
Grant size: Up to $10,000
Applications Closed
Small Organization Grants
For small organizations with budgets of $200,000 or less. Funding can support strengthening organizations and program development.
Grant size: Up to $2,500
Applications Closed
Other Grant Opportunities
The Community Foundation has a number of initiatives governed by a specific focus area. These competitive applications each have their own guidelines and timelines. Nonprofit organizations (and, in some cases, individuals) may apply for any of the funding opportunities for which they qualify. Explore more on the pages linked below.
Individual Artists
The Individual Artist Grants are designed to help Northeast Florida artists emerge to the next level of their artistic careers.
Applications Closed
LGBTQ Community Fund
The LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida makes grants to nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida that support our LGBTQ communities.
Applications Closed
Beaches Community Fund
The Beaches Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving the Beaches communities from Mayport to Guana, east of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Applications Now Open!
Visual Art in St. Augustine
The Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund makes grants to promote visual art appreciation or education in St. Augustine, FL. Sponsorship proposals up to $2,500 are considered on a rolling basis.
Women’s Giving Alliance
The Women’s Giving Alliance makes grants to nonprofit organizations supporting women and girls in Northeast Florida.
Applications closed
Nonprofits in Crisis
Beyond our open grant opportunities, The Community Foundation would like to know about existing nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida which are experiencing an emergency or unexpected challenge which may result in significant impact for clients served. We may be able to help.
Nonprofits in Crisis
Beyond our open grant opportunities, The Community Foundation would like to know about existing nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida which are experiencing an emergency or unexpected challenge which may result in significant impact for clients served. We may be able to help. Contact Us.
Scholarships
The Community Foundation is host to a number of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate education. Applications for scholarships are open from January through March each year. The 2025 Scholarship applications will open in January.
2024 Scholarship applications are now open.
Learn More and Apply
Please contact Nikki MacPhee at nmacphee@jaxcf.org for more information.
More Information About Our Grantmaking
Our Grantmaking Principles
We provide a professional, rigorous approach to grantmaking, executed in a fair and equitable way. Read our complete list of grantmaking principles.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you may have questions about the grantmaking process. You may find answers to your questions below. If not, contact us.
Grants Awarded in 2023
We made nearly $2 million in local, Foundation-directed grants in 2023. See the list of recipients made from unrestricted, field of interest and Presidential grantmaking.