News & Updates
Impact Polk 2020 grant cycle now open
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. Grant applications will be accepted until October 14.
Hurricane Dorian relief donations
Our thoughts are currently with those affected by Hurricane Dorian and what we can do to help.
Medical clinic receives grant to care for Winter Haven residents
A grant from the Yardley, England, Trimmer, and Orlich Charities Fund at the Central Florida Foundation will help Angels Care Center of Eloise care for sick and injured residents in Winter Haven.
Impact Polk 2020 grant cycle and orientation event
Announcing the Impact Polk 2020 grant opportunity for local nonprofits and orientation event to be held on September 19.
Five new board members selected for GiveWell Community Foundation
Get to know the newest members of the GiveWell Community Foundation Board of Directors.
GWCF announces Empower Polk 2019 grants
A total of $96,558.17 was awarded to 25 local nonprofits through GWCF's Empower Polk 2019 grant cycle.
GWCF’s Lakeland office receives Beautification Award
City commissioners presented GWCF with the June 2019 Commercial Beautification Award for its main office in Lakeland.
Recipients of the Impact Polk 2019 grant cycle announced
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $499,647 has been awarded to 69 nonprofit organizations through Impact Polk 2019.
Outgoing board members recognized for years of service
Four outgoing members of the GiveWell Community Foundation Board of Directors were honored for their years of service and support to the organization and community.
GWCF Launches New Website
We are excited to announce the launch of a newly-refreshed givecf.org website, featuring a more modern design with a simplified navigation, mobile-friendly responsiveness, and enriched content tailored for perspective donors, professional advisors, and nonprofit organizations.
