Best West Palm Beach Grants for Nonprofits in Florida

The South Florida Cultural Consortium offers significant fellowships of $7,500 and $15,000 to visual and media artists residing in Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. Established in 1988, it has awarded nearly $4 million to over 300 artists, supporting their professional development through exhibitions and grants. Eligibility requires a year-long residency in one of the counties, while a moratorium applies to previous grant recipients.

The Neighborhood Builders Program, supported by Bank of America, empowers 501(c)(3) nonprofits through a two-year leadership development initiative. Participants receive funding, training, and networking opportunities to enhance their impact in communities. Since its inception, the program has invested over $346 million, training more than 4,000 leaders. The initiative focuses on advancing social mobility and economic opportunities, ensuring affordable housing, and fostering resilient communities. This program is vital for nonprofits aiming to strengthen their leadership and community engagement.

Program Description

Tau Grants are intended to strengthen the health and well-being of communities across our six-county region. These grants specifically support small nonprofit organizations that expand access to healthcare services or promote economic mobility. We are especially interested in organizations that both serve and are led by people from historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and immigrants. Tau Grants provide unrestricted general operating support to help these organizations thrive.

General operating grants strengthen the organization’s overall mission and goals and further its charitable purpose. The focus is not on specific projects or programs. Examples include strategic planning, technology upgrades, audits, and infrastructure costs such as utilities, rent, and personnel.

Focus Areas

Economic mobility is the ability of individuals to improve themselves and their families' economic condition.

Examples may include organizations focused on:

• job training/placement
• entrepreneurship
• social assistance
• financial literacy

Community Finance Initiative 

Advancing the financial resilience of low-income households across the U.S.

This model enables us to engage and support a broad range of organizations across the globe to tackle some of the most pressing social issues of our time.

The Citi Foundation’s 2026 Community Finance Initiative commits $35 million to support programming that bolsters the financial stability, strength and safety of low-income households in the U.S.

Focus Areas

The Foundation seeks to support organizations advancing low-income household financial resilience in the United States across three focus areas:

Stabilize: Programs that help low-income households to build financial skills and confidence to manage daily finances and navigate financial stress.

• Financial coaching on budgeting, credit, debt reduction and savings strategies.
• Digital tools offering personalized financial guidance and product navigation.
• Assistance with public benefits and social safety net programs.

Strengthen: Programs that help low-income households build and repair credit, as well as short- and long-term financial assets.

• Financial products or services for credit building and credit repair.
• Initiatives to increase savings, including emergency funds.
• Support for homeownership, including readiness, preservation and long-term stability (e.g., first-time buyer assistance, preventing displacement and support systems for aging in place resources).

Safeguard: Programs that protect low-income household financial security by preventing and addressing financial losses.

• Education and support for the safe and confident use of digital financial tools.
• Fraud and scam awareness, prevention and recovery initiatives, including protection from identity theft.
• Interventions to help households recover from major financial shocks (e.g., healthcare costs, extended family care, job transitions or natural disasters).

Funding Opportunity

The Foundation plans to award 70 $500,000 (USD) grants (to be disbursed over two years) totaling $35 million to community organizations working in select communities where Citi has a presence.

The grants will be restricted and are anticipated to be disbursed in two annual payments in 2026 and 2027. Proposed projects should be for a term of 24 months, starting no sooner than August 1, 2026 and ending no later than December 31, 2028.

The Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Improvement Grant supports local governments and nonstate entities in enhancing efforts to safeguard the Indian River Lagoon. Eligible projects may include wastewater improvements, stormwater management, and initiatives aimed at boosting water quality, aligning with the Indian River Lagoon Protection Program. This grant provides an opportunity for universities and nonprofit organizations to contribute to environmental sustainability and community health through innovative project proposals.

The Gratis Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on education, health care, humanitarian services, and at-risk youth. Applications are accepted in specific periods: October 1 to January 31 for health and medical research; February 1 to May 31 for education; and June 1 to September 30 for military and animal welfare. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and located in designated areas. The foundation emphasizes achievement and leadership in its funding decisions.

The Marino Family Charitable Foundation provides year-round funding for public charities, primarily assisting individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Established in 2012, the foundation focuses on enhancing community welfare through support for non-profits that align with its mission. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with a preference for those addressing the education and needs of individuals with Down syndrome.

IMPACT the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization empowering women to fund transformative grants for nonprofits in Central and Northern Palm Beach County. Each year, members contribute to award grants totaling $100,000, fostering community growth. The organization focuses on vital areas such as Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and Health & Wellness. Since 2015, over $1.9 million has been invested in impactful projects, enhancing local services and support for underserved populations.

The AFM: Tau Grants provide unrestricted operating support to nonprofits serving marginalized groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. These grants aim to strengthen organizations by funding strategic planning, technology upgrades, and essential infrastructure costs. Eligible organizations must meet specific criteria, such as not having received funding in previous cycles and ensuring diverse leadership. This initiative reflects Allegany Franciscan Ministries' commitment to fostering equitable and caring communities.

The Allegany Community Outreach (ACOR) Grants, funded by Allegany Franciscan Ministries, aim to improve health and quality of life in marginalized communities through short-term support for local projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany or Trinity Health. Priority is given to initiatives promoting self-sufficiency and holistic wellness, particularly for marginalized groups such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income populations. Applications may request program or general operating support.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors.

The Gratitude Fund

Graduating high school seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing and attending school full time. Must maintain a B average.

Also open to healthcare professionals pursuing a degree in nursing and attending school on a part-time or full-time basis, must maintain a B average.

The Herbert Bearman Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the well-being of individuals and communities in Baltimore, Maryland, Palm Beach County, Florida, and Israel. The biannual grant cycle requires a Letter of Inquiry by December 15 for spring funding and June 15 for fall funding. While the foundation prefers project-specific funding, it may consider grants for general operating support under certain conditions. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.

The Jean Griswold Foundation

The Jean Griswold Foundation (JGF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Caregivers through educational opportunities and scholarships. 

Our Mission

The mission of the Jean Griswold Foundation is to support Caregivers by providing educational scholarships* to enable them to further their training, enhance their careers, and better assist the clients they serve.

By offering educational scholarships*, our Foundation will not only make a positive impact on the Caregivers themselves, but also the clients they assist and the home healthcare agencies where they are employed, as well as help advance the overarching home-care industry.

Scholarships will be paid directly to the federally accredited educational institutions of the winning Scholars’ choosing.

Empowering Caregivers Through Education

The Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving Caregivers who wish to further their education in a care-related field. Applicants do not have to be associated with Griswold in any way, and the funds will be paid directly to the institution where the caregiver will be receiving education.  

Our Winter 2026 Scholarship Application period is now open! Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm ET August 31, 2026. Join our email list to get the first notice of all Scholarship happenings.  

Where would we be without Caregivers? 

Their selflessness is astounding, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. 

The Jean Griswold Foundation is dedicated to supporting Caregivers, the backbone of the care industry. We provide educational scholarships so Care Professionals can further their training, enhance their skills, elevate their careers, and better assist the people they serve.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Adele Wells Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Eligibility

• Graduating high school senior attending a Palm Beach County public or private high school
• Must be a resident of Palm Beach County
• Demonstrate financial need
• Students overall performance reflecting a B or C average

The Palm Beach Community Trust Fund Grant aims to support charitable initiatives in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. Established in 1955, the fund focuses on education, health, arts, environment, and human services. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt. Applications are accepted year-round, with a deadline of April 15 for annual reviews. This initiative fosters community welfare through financial assistance to various nonprofit organizations.

The Nonprofit Resource Training Grant offers up to $1,000 for tax-exempt organizations to send employees to essential training and conferences. This initiative supports community-based groups that serve low- to moderate-income populations and align with The Ready Commitment. By enhancing employee skills, the grant aims to strengthen nonprofits and their impact in the community, ensuring they provide valuable services effectively.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Terry Darby Memorial Scholarship Fund

About the Fund

Soccer was more than a game to Terry, it was his passion. Through his involvement as coach, referee, booster and administrator, he shared his passion with the youth of Northern Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Born in England, Terry immigrated to the U.S. in the 1950s and settled in Riviera Beach. He graduated from Suncoast High School, worked his way through college and became a Certified Public Accountant, opening his own practice in North Palm Beach.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Marcelle Heritage Foundation Scholarship Fund

About the Fund

This scholarship fund is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Norbert S. Marcelle Jr. and Dr. Beatrice L. Marcelle. The Marcelles had several titles during their long and illustrious careers, including pastors, founders, leaders, educators, and social activists. They always gave back to their community and came up with a vision to expand opportunities for higher learning to the most disadvantaged by establishing a scholarship fund.

The scholarship will provide financial assistance to support selected college-bound and vocational school students in achieving their higher education goals. This scholarship is available to the Emmanuel Deliverance Church of God congregation, their family members, and graduating high school seniors from low-income communities in Palm Beach County.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Mabry M. Noxon Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Eligibility

• Graduating female high school senior from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school
• Must pursue a degree or career in business
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Lawrence A. Sanders Scholarship Fund for Creative Writing

About the Fund

Lawrence Sanders was born in 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a BA from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He worked for a while at Macy’s Department Store before joining the U.S. Marines. After his service, he was an editorial writer for a magazine before turning to writing novels full time at the age of 50. Lawrence became a highly successful writer of crime fiction, and author of some three dozen novels. He created the Arch McNally series about a Palm Beach private investigator, and his novels, The Anderson Tapes and The First Deadly Sin, were adapted into popular films.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation Vo-Tech Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Eligibility

The Donor hereby designates and the Foundation accepts the following guidelines and criteria for the granting of awards from this Fund. Recipients will:

• Reside in Palm Beach or Martin Counties
• Hold a high school diploma or GED
• Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Career Certificate Program at Palm Beach State College or another accredited vocational, technical, or trades-training institution(s)located in Palm Beach or Martin Counties, and be deemed eligible for training in one of the following: HVAC Technology; Electrical Apprenticeship/Electrical Technology; Welding Technology; Automotive or Diesel Technology; Industrial/Mechanical Technology; Other approved technical/vocational programs aligned with workforce needs
• Demonstrate a commitment to complete the training
• Demonstrate financial need

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Laurence E. Barreca Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Eligibility

• Graduating high school senior from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum 2.5 GPA

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Kim Love Sartory Scholarship Fund

About the Fund

Kim was born in Milan, Tenn., and moved to Jupiter in her preschool years when her father accepted a position at Pratt and Whitney. Kim began her banking career at 1st American Bank, later moving on to charter the opening of Admiralty Bank. She left the finance world in 1992 to work with her husband, Larry in the family business. She was dedicated to advancing the careers of women, serving on the board of Executive Women and as an active committee member of the Business Development Board and North Palm Beach Chamber. She passed away unexpectedly, and this scholarship serves to perpetuate her memory and spirit.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Julian and Eunice S. Cohen Scholarship Fund

About the Fund

Julian and Eunice Cohen believed deeply in the power of giving back. After moving to Palm Beach in the 1970s, they became devoted supporters of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, establishing both a Donor Advised Fund and a scholarship fund to help local students achieve their dreams.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Jonathan Toppel Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Eligibility

• Applicants must be a resident of Palm Beach or Martin County
• Must pursue a degree in fine arts
• Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better
• Selection is based on financial need
• Scholarship is for full-time students who will be enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Student may attend any college or university in the United States that offers a degree in fine arts

The Our Fund: Arts & Culture Fund provides grants to support LGBTQ arts organizations in South Florida. With a focus on resilience and sustainability, the fund encourages projects that re-engage audiences after challenging times. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profits or fiscally sponsored organizations that either primarily serve LGBTQ communities or offer LGBTQ-specific programs. Special consideration is given to initiatives benefiting underserved populations within the LGBTQ community.

The Bears of South Florida Grant aims to support local LGBTQ+ organizations by providing essential funding for community engagement and fundraising activities. This grant is designed for documented non-profits with at least three years of 501(c)(3) status, specifically serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. By fostering a safe space for the Bear community and its allies, the grant contributes to the growth and support of LGBTQ+ initiatives in South Florida.