The Cutler Bay Community Fund is designed to support nonprofit organizations that endeavor to improve the life of residents in the Town of Cutler Bay.
Donor Name: Town of Cutler Bay
State: Florida
Town: Cutler Bay
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal of establishing partnerships that will help to improve the quality of life of residents in the community, as well as supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Priority Areas
- Education
- The purpose of this fund is to impact student achievement by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that serve both children and youth, from the time they enter daycare through completion of grade 12, who reside in or attend schools in Cutler Bay. Activities include but are not limited to; out-of-school programs, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, educational field trips, teacher incentive programs, curriculum enhancement/development activities, educational equipment/supplies, personal safety/prevention activities (i.e., anti-bullying, distracted driving awareness, abuse prevention), parenting skills training, life skills training, civic engagement, and college/career preparation.
- Aesthetic
- The goal of this fund is to support 501(c)(3) organizations that implement programs to enhance the overall safety and anesthetics of the community.
- Environmental
- The Town of Cutler Bay was the first municipality in Miami-Dade County to receive “Certified Silver” designation as a Florida Green Building City. In keeping with the initiative to “Go Green”, the Cutler Bay Community Fund supports 501(c)(3) community programs that promote environmental responsibility.
- Cultural
- Culture is represented through art, literature, and music, but mainly through the customs and traditions of a particular nation, people, or other social group. It is the common bond that brings the people of a community together. This Fund aspires to ensure that cultural activities are accessible to all residents regardless of age, ability, or economic status. To this end, 501(c)(3) organizations that provide the following activities will be supported through the Fund; concerts, art in public places, heritage festivals, cultural awareness programs, community festivals, intergenerational activities, artistic performances, monthly cultural displays at Town Hall (Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, etc.), history preservation, and other general cultural activities.
- Social Services
- The objective of this fund is to support local 501(c)(3) social service agencies for projects that help Cutler Bay residents in need.
- Other Philanthropic Programs/Services
- The needs of the citizen’s in the Town of Cutler Bay continually evolve. This Fund targets support of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that meet the unforeseen needs of this community or needs that do not fit in any of the other funding priority areas.
Funding Information
Grant awards range between $500 to $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
The Cutler Bay Community Foundation seeks to provide support to 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organizations that serve the residents of the Town of Cutler Bay. Including but not limited to schools, community-based organizations, community associations, and faith-based organizations. To confirm eligibility, organizations submitting applications for funding must also provide a letter from the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) confirming their tax-exempt status, proof of active corporate status with the State of Florida, and proof of registration with Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
For more information, visit Town of Cutler Bay.
