Grants

Our grant program empowers primarily Northern Palm Beach County non-profits by providing vital funding for specific, high-impact projects that drive measurable change across our community.

The 2027 Grant Application period opens on June 8, 2026.

Who We Fund

The BallenIsles Charities Foundation awards grants to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations working primarily within Northern Palm Beach County. With the goal of Making a Difference, our Foundation provides financial support to organizations in the Civic, Health & Human Services, Environment, and Education areas. Since its inception, the BallenIsles Charities Foundation, Inc. has awarded over $11.3 million to 100 organizations in Palm Beach County.

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Important information about our grant process

  • Organizations in Northern Palm Beach County are welcome to apply each year for possible funding. Applications from organizations in other parts of Palm Beach County will only be considered if the clients that would be served are located in our geographic service area.

  • Grants are awarded PRIMARILY for projects or programs with specific budgets and measurement criteria. General operating expenses, personnel salaries, or overhead expenses will not be funded.

  • We welcome and encourage projects that have multiple sources of funding along with strong support from your organization’s Board of Directors.

  • Funding commitments are made on a year-to-year basis. We do not commit to fund multi-year projects or programs.

  • We do not offer grants to organizations whose administrative costs (including professional fundraising services and/or solicitation costs) exceed 25%.

  • We do not fund 501 (c) (3) organizations that are not in good standing with the IRS.

  • We do not provide grants for sectarian or religious purposes unless the applicant organization demonstrates that the project or program is non-denominational and open to all. Further, the project must not include religious programming or faith-based requirements for participation.

  • We do not award grants to national organizations unless funds are for the local chapter and the grant will benefit local residents.

  • We do not offer grants to 501 (c) (4) organizations.

  • We do not provide grants to lobby for or against legislation, or to influence public policy or elections.

Where We Fund

We invite applications from qualified not-for-profit or tax-exempt organizations dedicated to serving the residents of Palm Beach County, Florida. To be eligible, your organization must be located and actively serving people within our designated geographic area.

For organizations located outside this specific area of Palm Beach County, your application will be thoughtfully considered provided that the clients directly benefiting from the implementation of the grant award are located within our core geographic service area.
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Grants Schedule for 2026

Here is the list of important deadlines to be considered:

June 8, 2026

Our online application system is available to apply for a grant.

July 10, 2026

Full grant application requests due from applicants. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

March 2027

Grants will be awarded.
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Fueling Your Mission for a Brighter Tomorrow

At BallenIsles Charities Foundation, we believe in the power of local action to solve big challenges. If you have a specific program or project ready to scale, we are eager to learn how our financial support can help you achieve your goals this year.

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