FUNDING FOR REAL CHANGE

Through our strategic grantmaking process, Central Florida Foundation identifies organizations and initiatives that are truly transforming our community. This funding empowers them to launch new programs, build on the success of current efforts, and expand innovative solutions to create an even greater impact. We select recipients and determine funding amounts carefully. Our goal is to maximize the impact of every donor’s dollar. We understand that in the right hands, any grant amount has the potential to make a great impact.

TYPES OF GRANTS

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS

Our Community Investment Grants take place year-round and are focused on nonprofits in the Central Florida region. These Impact Fund and Porfolio grants are initiative based and by invitation only. There is no application required and a profile in Nonprofit Search is the first step to qualify for consideration.

APPLICATION-BASED

We have three aplication-based grant cycles: Winter Park Community grants in the late summer/fall, Grassroots grants in the spring, and TableTalk grants following our event every October. Nonprofit Search profiles are required for a complete application.

SIGNATURE FUND GRANTS

Signature Fund Grants are independently directed by donors who have established Signature Funds with Central Florida Foundation. The grant process is driven by recommendations from the Fund's advisors.

*While these grants are not directed at the discretion of the Foundation, we recommend nonprofits establish a Nonprofit Search profile for greater visibility.

Open Grant cycles:

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We’re looking for your bright ideas to better Winter Park!

Our Winter Park Community Grants, a signature initiative of the Winter Park Community Foundation at Central Florida Foundation, seeks to award eight one-time capability building and/or programmatic grants to 501c3 organizations located in or serving Winter Park, FL.

Two categories of grants will be awarded this year:

  • (3) grants for up to $25,000 (Organizations must have over $250,000 in annual revenue)
  • (5) grants for $5,000 (Organizations must have an annual revenue of $50,000 – $250,0000)
Our primary focus this year is unique projects that can increase the capability of your nonprofit or its programs to increase human services, education, health, arts, environment, and/or economic stability for your constituents.  Requests can include but are not limited to technology, program materials, staff training, and community collaboration.  The grant does not need to cover the full cost of the project.

Getting Started:

1. You must have a Nonprofit Search (NPS) profile or begin to create one.
  • Click here to create a profile in Nonprofit Search for the first time.
  • Click here to download the NPS Guide to Claim or Create a profile.
2. You must access the grant application through our MyGrant portal.
  • If your organization has applied to a grant through the MyGrant portal before, please sign in using your existing login.
  • If you are unsure who in your organization has access to the MyGrant login or if you are new to MyGrant, please contact Alissa Mahadeo at amahadeo@cffound.org or 407-872-3050.
    • Application access code: WP2025
📅Mark your calendar with these important dates:
  • Application opens August 25, 2025.
  • New Nonprofit Search profiles must be submitted for review by September 8, 2025
  • Existing Nonprofit Search profiles must be submitted for review by September 12, 2025
  • Application closes on September 26, 2025.
Questions? Contact Alissa Mahadeo, Community Investment Manager, at amahadeo@cffound.org or 407.872.3050.

Create a Nonprofit Search Profile

Central Florida Foundation draws on information from profiles in our Nonprofit Search database to assess and identify grant recipients. To be considered for one of the three types of grants available, the first step is to create a profile in Nonprofit Search.

CREATE A PROFILE

Power Your Mission

Questions? We're here for you.

If you are seeking crisis assistance, please connect with our local United Way by calling 2-1-1 or (407) 839-4357. We do not provide grants to individuals.

Alissa Mahadeo
Community Investment Manager
amahadeo@cffound.org

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