Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,782,334 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $20,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$14,000 (estimated) |
| Application Method | Rolling / Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: https://cffk.org/ Phone: 305-292-1502 Email: Not publicly listed Address: 300 Southard St, Suite 201, Key West, FL 33040 Contact: Dianna Sutton, President & CEO
Geographic Focus
Monroe County, Florida - specifically the Florida Keys region. Some programs (such as the Lower Keys Advisory Council) focus on specific areas like Big Pine to Big Coppitt.
Funding Priorities
- Student scholarships
- Arts and culture
- Beautification and preservation of the Keys
- Health and human services
- Hurricane relief and disaster recovery
- Youth programs
- Environment and environmental conservation
- Recreation
- Healthcare
- General operating support for mission-building activities
- Program support for 501(c)(3) nonprofits
What They Don't Fund
- Capital campaigns
- Building construction or structures
- Regular administrative costs or overhead
- Projects outside the Florida Keys
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits or qualified faith-based organizations
- Organizations not in good standing with the IRS
- Multiple applications from the same organization in one cycle
Application Method
Applications are available online at cffk.org/grants. The foundation operates several grant programs:
- "Up and Over, for the Keys" Grants Program: Competitive process awarding $5,000-$20,000 for general operating and/or program support
- Annual Grants Program: The foundation's main competitive grants cycle
- Florida Keys Future Fund: Supports grants across all areas throughout the Keys
Eligibility: Only 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits and faith-based organizations serving the Florida Keys exclusively. Organizations must be current and compliant with all prior grant requirements. Only one application per organization permitted.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Alignment with foundation's strategic vision
- Addresses clear community need with measurable outcomes
- Organization has capacity and infrastructure to deliver
- Realistic, cost-effective project plan with sustainability
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