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.
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.
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 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.
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.
“Not everyone has access to professional grant writers, but that doesn’t mean their work is any less important,” says Sandi Vidal, Vice President of Community Strategies and Initiatives at the Foundation. “Opening up video applications takes down one more barrier for smaller nonprofits accessing the necessary funds to continue their work in making Central Florida an even better place to call home.”
“Hurricane Ian has had an immeasurable impact to the state, and Central Florida was not immune,” said Russell. “As part of the community both personally and professionally with my company Luminar, I am humbled knowing I can help in this time of need.”
Developed by Central Florida Foundation, Thrive Central Florida aims to truly transform our community for the better. One way we’re doing just that: by supporting nonprofits that identify and implement ways to solve systemic problems. We found one such healthcare nonprofit, Alliance for Community Health (AFCH), and awarded our first Thrive Healthcare Impact Fund grant to help them continue their important work in the region.
The first three years of the program will be offered at no charge thanks to an investment from an anonymous fundholder at the Central Florida Foundation. See the graduation photos and the 2022 BBLI leadership graduates directory here.
To support programs surrounding racial justice, human rights, de-escalation strategies and Black history and culture.
The Conversation Starter series is an integral part of the OnePULSE Foundation’s mission of opening the community’s eyes to the past and present issues surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community.
Alissa Mahadeo
Community Investment Manager
amahadeo@cffound.org
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1700
Orlando, FL 32803
p. 407.872.3050
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