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 next application is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026.

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.