The St. Joe Community Foundation Grant Program 2024

The St. Joe Community Foundation offers grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, excluding those with religious or political affiliations whose grant purpose is political or religious activities. The foundation primarily focuses on organizations based in Bay and/or Walton County, Florida, or recognized county chapters of state or national charities serving residents of these counties. This grant program aligns with the foundation's mission to foster long-term improvements in the quality of life within Northwest Florida, specifically Bay and Walton counties. The foundation's strategic priorities are built around four pillars: Supporting Cultural Arts, Strengthening Education, Improving Healthcare, and Protecting the Environment. Each pillar guides the types of projects and initiatives that are funded. For example, "Supporting Cultural Arts" aims to cultivate, develop, educate, and improve cultural experiences, while "Strengthening Education" focuses on improving educational processes or access for children and adults. "Improving Healthcare" seeks to positively impact physical and mental health, and "Protecting the Environment" is dedicated to preserving and restoring natural resources. Target beneficiaries are residents of Bay and Walton counties, encompassing children and adults in need of improved education or healthcare, as well as the broader community benefiting from cultural arts and environmental protection. The impact goals are centered on making Northwest Florida a better place to live and fostering fundamental improvements in the quality of life. The foundation's theory of change emphasizes funding programs that promise long-term returns on quality of life, are structured for sustainable impact, demonstrate a track record of success or reasonable probability of success, and leverage support from others. Expected outcomes include measurable improvements in cultural experiences, educational access and quality, community health and wellness, and the preservation of natural resources. The foundation looks for programs that include a plan for measuring success and financial accountability. While grants generally range from $1,000 to $50,000, the stated size of the grant for this specific opportunity is $10,000 to $100,000. The St. Joe Community Foundation typically does not fund administrative or overhead costs, reimbursements, brick and mortar projects, individual causes, for-profit organizations, or political campaigns, ensuring that funds are directed towards direct programmatic impact.