News for Nonprofits - September 2025
FROM THE FOUNDATION
 
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We are now offering Nonprofit Search self-schedule help appointments via Zoom with Susan Ponce, our Community Investment Coordinator and Nonprofit Search manager. Simply click on the button below to schedule a 30-minute virtual help session.
 
Scheduling a session with Susan might be helpful if you are new to Nonprofit Search, have questions about getting your profile active (live), or have an active profile but have additional questions about how to use Nonprofit Search effectively.
 
Don't forget: we have an entire page dedicated to helping you with your Nonprofit Search profile here.
 
We look forward to connecting with you!
 

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Fill out this brief survey so we can better understand the nonprofit capital campaigns happening in Central Florida! Even if you do NOT have one happening right now, it is helpful for you to fill this out.
 
If you have a Nonprofit Search profile, we will add this information to your profile for you.

 
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We're looking for your bright ideas to better Winter Park!

Our Winter Park Community Grants, a signature initiative of the Winter Park Community Foundation at Central Florida Foundation, seeks to award eight one-time capability building and/or programmatic grants to 501c3 organizations located in or serving Winter Park, FL.
 
If you have started your application, be sure to finish by Friday, 9/26.

To read more about this grant opportunity, please click here.
 
GRANT & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
 
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Swing by the 2050 Plan Public Meeting
 
Mark your calendars for our public meeting on Monday, September 29, all about the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP or 2050 Plan). This plan is updated every 5 years and sets the 25-year vision for transportation in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.
 
Drop by anytime from 5-7 pm for this open-house style meeting at the Orange County Multicultural Center, 7149 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32818. You can grab a snack and visit the information stations that cover the major parts of the plan. Start with the ones you’re most interested in and work your way around. You can talk directly with the MTP Team and get your questions answered about roads, transit, safety, sustainability, funding, and more.
 
Once you make your rounds, you can head over to the comment station to share your feedback for the 2050 Plan. We will also be taking public comments on the plan through November 21, and there are several ways for you to comment.
  • Email us at MTP@MetroPlanOrlando.gov
  • Send us mail, MetroPlan Orlando, MTP Comments, 250 S. Orange Ave., Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Leave us a voicemail at (321) 430-0721
 
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The City of Winter Garden is excited to announce our grant process and program for non-profit organizations focused on supporting initiatives that enhance community support and family stability, promote economic empowerment and sustainable development, and prioritize health and wellness support for our residents. These grants are to support the capability, programs, or operations of nonprofits located in and/or serving Winter Garden.
 
Learn more about the City of Winter Garden grants by clicking below.
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The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is pleased to announce that it is offering up to 30 scholarships to local mental health professionals, students, and/or aspiring mental health professionals to obtain their Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Certification.
 
For questions or more information please contact Randi Rachal-Lorenz at rrachal@mhacf.org or 407-898-0110 ext. 1009.

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