Local grassroots nonprofits have an opportunity to strengthen their operations thanks to United Way of West Florida’s Mini Grants program, now open for applications.
What? The grants offer up to $5,000 to small nonprofits working in education, health, financial security, or community resiliency. To be eligible, an organization must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least 12 months.
Dig Deeper: The funding is specifically aimed at capacity-building, such as professional development, accounting services, consulting fees, and other organizational expenses. Salaries are not covered, and the grants aren’t intended for one-time projects, events, capital campaigns, or lobbying efforts.
- Organizations that have previously received a Mini Grant or a 2025-2026 Community Investment Grant from UWWF are not eligible.
“United Way of West Florida is committed to supporting the growth and resilience of local nonprofits,” said Julia Helton, Community Impact Senior Manager. “These Mini Grants provide critical resources to help organizations build their internal capacity, strengthen their infrastructure, and continue making a meaningful impact in our community.”
The idea is to help smaller nonprofits get operationally stronger so they can keep delivering services to the people who need them most — without the administrative and financial struggles that often derail good work.
- Nonprofits interested in applying can find details and the application at uwwf.org/mini-grants. Questions can be directed to United Way of West Florida at (850) 444-7043.
Lea,
United Way of West Florida covers Santa Rosa and Escambia counties. Other United Ways cover different counties. -Rick
Why only 2 counties, and not the rest of the state? You know there are small nonprofits all over the state that could use this grant.