Quantum Foundation is a private foundation established in 1995 with proceeds from the sale of JFK Medical Center. It began awarding grants in Palm Beach County in 1997. The foundation is dedicated to improving the health of the county's residents and currently holds assets of approximately $160 million, having distributed $175 million to hundreds of local nonprofit organizations.
The Quantum in the Community (QIC) Grants are an annual funding opportunity aimed at enhancing community health by addressing basic needs. The program is designed to support organizations that provide services such as food, housing, transportation, financial assistance, and clothing to individuals and families in Palm Beach County. QIC grants help ensure that residents facing economic hardships can access essential resources.
Grants of up to $25,000 are awarded once per year. To qualify, organizations must hold a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, have annual cash expenses of $500,000 or less, and have been operating in Palm Beach County for at least six months. All services funded through this grant must directly benefit residents of Palm Beach County, and all grant dollars must remain within the county.
The application process is currently open, though no specific opening or closing dates were provided in the source material. Applications are not accepted on a rolling basis, as QIC grants follow an annual cycle. The grant does not require any matching funds from applicants.
Applicants can access the application form via the Quantum Foundation’s website under the "Apply for a Grant" section. The foundation did not provide detailed information about application questions, time estimates, or evaluation criteria in the available materials. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the foundation via phone at 561-832-7497.
