GRANT APPLICATIONS

The Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties awards grants throughout the year from a variety of philanthropic sources. Many of these grants, most notably our Community Impact Grants and Special Grants, are accessible to local nonprofits through an application process.

Community Impact Grants

CF/UWVFC’s most well-known grantmaking initiative, this opportunity is for well-established nonprofits with programs fostering Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and Community Resiliency in Volusia and Flagler counties. The application for 2026-2028 Community Impact Grants closed March 13, 2026. Funding decisions are expected in May 2026. See the 2026-2028 Community Impact Grant Guidelines for details.

Here is a list of the 2025-2026 Community Impact Funded Partners with the award amounts and program descriptions.

Special Grants

Applications are accepted continuously for CF/UWVFC Special Grant Opportunities. This grant process is open to nonprofits serving residents of Volusia and/or Flagler counties, including newer and smaller organizations. The sources of this funding have diverse purpose statements and eligibility requirements. A single application is used to bring local organizations and programs into consideration for all open, appropriate funding opportunities.

The application for 2025-2026 CF/UWVFC Special Grant Opportunities, which includes details and instructions, is available in the CF/UWVFC Grants Portal.

Other Grants

Other grants that are awarded to nonprofit organizations in Volusia and Flagler counties through an application process include the following:

• Generation IMPACT: Social Innovation Fund
• Emergency Food and Shelter Grant
• Disaster Relief

No applications for these grants are open at this time.