COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES LAUNCHES 2027 COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING CYCLE ON NOV. 2

Grant-Seeker Sessions, Open to Nonprofits Serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Begin in November

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties today announced the launch of its 2026-2027 competitive Community Impact grantmaking cycle, offering nonprofit organizations serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties the opportunity to apply for funding to support programs, operations and organizational growth.

Applications open November 2, 2026 and close December 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. Grant recipients will be announced in late Spring of 2027.

“Our Community Impact grants are about investing in the organizations that are closest to the needs of our community and helping them turn strong ideas into meaningful, lasting impact,” said Pam Rauch, Chair of the Community Foundation’s Community Impact Committee. “Each year, we have the opportunity to learn from nonprofit leaders across Palm Beach and Martin Counties, understand the challenges they are seeing firsthand, and direct resources where they can make a real difference. It is incredibly rewarding to see how these grants strengthen organizations and, ultimately, the communities they serve.”

To help nonprofit organizations prepare for the application process, the Community Foundation will host a series of free Grant-Seeker Sessions throughout November, with both in-person and virtual options.

Grant-Seeker Sessions Dates and Locations:

-Stuart: Monday, November 2, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Children’s Services Council of Martin County, 101 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994

-Belle Glade: Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Student ACES Center (the SAC), 915 S. Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430

-Delray Beach: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

-West Palm Beach: Monday, November 16, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis Street, WPB, FL 33401

-Virtual (Zoom): Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Zoom link will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance

Designed to help grant seekers better understand the application process, eligibility requirements, and funding priorities for the coming year, the sessions are open to nonprofit organizations serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Registration is available online here: https://cfpbmc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/ticket.

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to address the region’s chronic and emerging issues. Through its competitive grantmaking program, nonprofits may apply for year-round or summer funding to support programs or general operations.

The 2026-2027 grantmaking cycle will prioritize the following areas:

-Economic Opportunity: Programs that focus on job training and workforce development that lead to greater economic success and an improved quality of life (e.g. financial literacy, vocational skills, life skills, etc.).

-Education and Youth: Programs that will lead young people to their fullest potential (e.g. early childhood literacy, mentoring, internships, etc.).

-Thriving Communities: Programs that address a broad range of issues aligned with current community needs (e.g., arts and culture, housing, hunger, mental health, the environment, etc.).

-Capacity Building: These grants provide nonprofits with the resources (e.g. strategic planning, executive coaching, communications, marketing, etc.) to sustain and grow their work.

The Community Foundation’s grantmaking process is overseen by its Community Impact Committee, a dedicated group of volunteers who carefully review applications to align funding with the Community Foundation’s mission and values. Grants are made possible through charitable funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations committed to creating lasting local change.

In 2026, the Community Foundation awarded over $6.56 million in grants to 177 nonprofit organizations across Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Over its 55-year history, the Community Foundation has distributed grants to more than 3,600 nonprofit partners.

For a full list of 2026 grant recipients, please click here.

To learn more about the competitive grantmaking process, visit yourcommunityfoundation.org/the-competitive-grantmaking-process/.

About the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is a nonprofit organization that leads philanthropy locally. The Foundation provides charitable expertise and vehicles to increase the investment options on behalf of individuals, family foundations, and corporations. Since 1972, the Foundation has distributed over $300 million in grants and scholarships aimed at closing the area’s opportunity gaps. With its vast network of donors and nonprofit partners, the Foundation supports initiatives that improve education and youth, economic opportunity, thriving communities, and crisis preparation and response. Learn more at yourcommunityfoundation.org.

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