DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With cuts to governmental funding sources creating gaps nationally and across Volusia and Flagler Counties, local nonprofits submitted significantly more applications and funding requests to the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties (CF/UWVFC) this funding cycle.
CF/UWVFC will invest $710,000 in 23 local nonprofits through its 2026–2028 Community Impact Grant cycle. The dollars come from local donors. The recommendations come from local volunteers on the Community Impact Cabinet (CIC), a body of subject-area experts and community leaders who review applications, shape funding decisions and monitor outcomes. Together, they ensure every grant meets the real priorities of Volusia and Flagler County residents, with funding targeting four core areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and Community Resiliency.
“It has been an honor to chair the Community Impact Cabinet and to volunteer alongside committed community leaders who believe funding should be driven by purpose. After countless hours spent learning more about the incredible work local nonprofits are doing, we are excited to allocate funding that will further strengthen and expand their vital work in our community,” said Stephanie C. Parks, Chair, Community Impact Cabinet. “Every dollar we invest is intentionally aligned with outcomes and missions that matter, connecting funding directly to the community‑defined needs of Volusia and Flagler County residents.
The CIC prioritized funding for the highest-scoring application in each focus area:
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Financial Security — The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, Stabilizing Households through Integrated Financial and Housing Transitions (SHIFT) Program
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Youth Opportunity — Flagler County Education Foundation, Career Coaching Accelerating to Diploma Plus
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Healthy Community — Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties, Operating Support
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Community Resiliency — Family Life Center, United for Survivors of Abuse
