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.

We’re looking for your bright ideas to better Winter Park!
About the grant:
Our Winter Park Community Grants, a signature initiative of the Winter Park Community Foundation at Central Florida Foundation, seeks to award five one-time capability building and/or programmatic grants to 501c3 organizations 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)
  • (2) grants for up to $10,000 (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.
Timeline
  • August 17, 2026 – Application opens
  • September 18, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST) – Application deadline
  • Early November 2026 – Notification of award recipients
How to Apply:
  1. Sign into your MyGrant portal. If your organization has applied to a grant through our 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 you have never used the portal, please contact Alissa Mahadeo at amahadeo@cffound.org.
  2. Use passcode WP2026 to access application.
  3. Application closes September 18, 2026.

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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