Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of North Central Florida Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,943,936 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $50,000+ |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Rolling / Fixed Deadlines (via online portal) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://cfncf.org/
- Email: office@cfncf.org
- Phone: (352) 367-0060
- Address: 3919 W Newberry Road - Suite 3, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Office Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
Geographic Focus
Serves 10 counties in North Central Florida:
- Alachua County
- Bradford County
- Columbia County
- Hamilton County
- Lafayette County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Putnam County
- Suwannee County
- Union County
Includes the cities of Gainesville, Lake City, Live Oak, Ocala, and Palatka.
Funding Priorities
- Education (birth through 5th grade)
- Basic Needs
- Mental health initiatives
- Arts and culture
- Environment
- Community development
- Health and livability
- Social services
- Organizational capacity building
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available on website.
Application Method
The Foundation uses an online grants portal for applications. When application periods open, nonprofits can access the portal through their Applicant Dashboard at cfncf.org/grants.
The Foundation operates multiple grant programs including:
- Community Foundation discretionary grants
- Women's Giving Circle (awarded $100,000 in 2022)
- NextGen Changemakers Program
- Day of Impact grants ($195,000 awarded in 2024)
Application cycles and deadlines vary by program. Contact the Foundation or visit their website for current opportunities.
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