The Coral Gables Community Foundation Community Grants Program awards grants to deserving local non-profit organizations that include a benefit for Coral Gables. Non-profit organizations are invited to apply on an annual basis. The fund is advised by the Community Giving Committee.
Applications
are closed
The next opportunity for nonprofit organizations that benefit Coral Gables to apply for grants from the Community Giving Fund will come in Spring 2027.
Please see eligibility notes below.
- Most awards are usually $3,000 to $5,000 with a few as high as $25,000.
- The Tristarr Lifelong Learning Fund will follow the same schedule; Tristarr awards support institutions that offer lifelong learning to adults 25+ years of age.
- An Awards Ceremony is being developed for September 9th.
(updated May 19, 2026)
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
Your program or project must directly benefit the Coral Gables community, however your organization does not need to be headquartered in Coral Gables.
ELIGIBILITY
All grants are one-year grants. Grants are made only to non-profit organizations, never to individuals or for-profit corporations.
WE DO NOT CONSIDER THESE REQUESTS
- Sectarian or religious activities
- Political activities or organizations
- Grants to individuals
- Fundraising campaigns or fundraising events
- Organizations operating outside the United States
- Organizations seeking support for fundraising events
AWARDS HISTORY
Look at our past grants for examples of what has been supported by CGCF.
• 2025 Grants: $182,500 to 16 nonprofit organizations
• 2024 Grants: $230,000 to 51 nonprofit organizations
• 2023 Grants: $286,000 to 39 nonprofit organizations
• 2022 Grants: $104,000 to 26 local nonprofit organizations
Please also read our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you’re a recent grantee and wish to submit your post-grant report, please login at GrantInterface.com.
If you have questions, the Grants Program team welcomes your emails at grants@gablesfoundation.org or call 305-446-9670.