News & Updates
Sara Hallett joins GiveWell Community Foundation
As GWCF's new Philanthropic Services Coordinator, Sara Hallett, APR, will work to bolster local philanthropy and awareness of the community foundation.
Impact Polk 2021 grant cycle open through October 5
Impact Polk is an annual competitive, donor-directed grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of addressing community needs throughout Polk County.
United Community Relief Fund grants second round of COVID-19 funding to nonprofits
$600,000 in pandemic relief funding has been granted from the GiveWell Community Foundation and United Way of Central Florida’s relief fund since March.
$560,000 awarded through Impact Polk 2020
Eighty-seven nonprofits received program funding from GiveWell Community Foundation's Impact Polk 2020 grant cycle.
Request for Proposals (Round 2) | United Community Relief Fund
GiveWell Community Foundation and United Way of Central Florida are pleased to offer a second round of Request for Proposals (RFP) from the United Community Relief Fund (UCRF). Applications are due by midnight on Monday, August 3, 2020
Nonprofit medical clinics receive grants for Winter Haven residents in need
An investment from the Yardley, England, Trimmer, and Orlich Charities Fund at Central Florida Foundation provides medical care for Winter Haven residents.
GWCF announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors and Officers
GWCF announces its 2020-2021 board of directors and officers, including three incoming and two outgoing board members.
GiveWell Community Foundation receives United Way Spirit of Central Florida award
GiveWell Community Foundation receives the 2019-2020 Spirit of Central Florida award from United Way of Central Florida.
$90,000 granted through 2020 Empower Polk grant cycle
Twenty-nine local nonprofits received capacity-building funding from GiveWell Community Foundation's Empower Polk 2020 grant cycle.
Announcing Initial COVID-19 Relief Grants from United Community Relief Fund
Announcing the initial round of United Community Relief Fund grant recipients. In total, more than $300,000 was awarded to 34 nonprofit organizations.