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 were made 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 and 2026-2028 Community Impact Grants 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 is now closed. The 2026-2027 CF/UWVFC Special Grant Opportunities application is open in the 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.
HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANTS
All open opportunities are posted in the CF/UWVFC Grants Portal
- If you already have an account in the CF/UWVFC Grants Portal, the link may take you to your dashboard. If so, click on “See Opportunities” or “Apply” to see available applications.
- Grantseekers without a CF/UWVFC Grants Portal account can view the opportunities but will need to create an account in order to apply.
- For any additional questions please contact Denise O’Toole Kelly, Community Investments Assistant Director, at [email protected].
Grantee Next Steps
Once you’ve been awarded a CF/UWVFC grant, tell the world what it means to your organization and the people you serve.
Access our Grantee Communications Toolkit for resources to help you spread the word.