FY26 Core & Emergency Grant Awards
Core Grants are awarded annually to Indian River County nonprofits for capital needs. Agencies eligible for capital funding are those that serve people in need in Indian River County and whose programs are directed towards meeting needs or assisting with issues related to food, shelter, disabilities, health, age, abuse or education.
Emergency and Accelerated Grants are off-cycle and time-sensitive grants that are awarded in cases of significant human need or economic implications.
Dedicated to enriching the lives of Indian River County youth through mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem and positive futures.
$56,891.75 to purchase a commercial walk-in freezer and cooler for the culinary program at the YG Center, which will also be used as an IRC emergency shelter.
To provide Indian River County with educational, recreational and competitive sailing programs for all ages in a fun, safe environment.
$45,000 to enhance specialty safety boat for the Adaptive Sailing Program.
2026 Grant Recipients
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
$77,000 to replace the roof at the Vero Beach Office.
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
$91,000 for the purchase of two transport vehicles for children's programming.
To improve quality of life for individuals and families in Indian River County who are effected by memory and movement disorders through support, education, and connection.
$100,000 to expand day program facilities at new location in Vero Beach.
To elevate and promote the highest quality childcare development and education in Indian River County, focusing on economically challenged children and families.
$100,000 to build the Atrium, and early childhood professional education center at the Childcare Resources Community Center in downtown Vero Beach.
To serve as the premier recovery and sober living program in Florida. Our goal is to establish a foundation of recovery for our residents and their families, leading them to a Dynamic Life.
$55,000 to install a storage shed freeing up space for case workers to conduct one on one counseling.
To transition at-risk people from poverty to self-sufficiency.
$50,000 to purchase a vehicle to support the Head Start program.
To educate, inspire, and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being.
$65,000 to replace A/C units cooling the Lagoon Gallery Classroom, Tidal Wave Classroom, and Welcome Center.
To deliver scout opportunities to thousands of young people by providing enriching experiences that help shape them into leaders.
$100,000 to upgrade pavilion, bathrooms, and kitchen at the Boys Scouts camp ground.
Provide safe haven, mental health, preventative care and life skills for at-risk children and families.
$60,000 to purchase essential furnishings and appliances for children's homeless shelters
To establish and support a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies, and their families in Indian River County.
$43,684 to expand and add 6 client work stations for home visitation staff and nurses.
Empowers individuals and communities to achieve safety and freedom from domestic violence.
$29,536 to make equipment and safety upgrades to communal areas in the Vero Beach shelter.
Serving people in need and creating hope in all stages of life.
$78,915 to install new roofs on two buildings at the homeless shelter in Vero Beach.
Promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation for all.
$65,125 to install impact rated windows and doors and to replace a shed at the Sebastian location.
Provides affordable, independent apartments to senior citizens on a limited income in an attractive, safe, and socially supportive environment.
$61,650 to replace walkway at senior living apartments to ensure safe movement for residents.
Provides high level therapeutic services from caring and qualified professionals regardless of our patients' ability to pay.
$99,872 to add children's lobby and purchase children's indoor equipment in new clinic.
The Arc supports and empowers individuals with special needs to achieve their life goals.
$25,978 to install impact windows in residential unit.
To transition families from homelessness to sustainable permanent housing by proving a safe, clean environment with supportive services.
$79,000 to replace shingle roof with metal roof on older shelter building.
To get 90% of our students reading at grade level by 3rd grade.
$20,000 to install three new Moonshot demo classrooms and enhance the media center at Vero Beach Elementary School.
To provide accessible, cost-effective, high quality, comprehensive healthcare to all persons regardless of their socio-economic circumstances.
$100,000 to outfit the new pediatric dental center in Oslo.
To serve families and individuals by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, personal empowerment training and active referrals to other collaborative social service providers.
$87,500 to replace failed refrigeration system at UP Grocery Store.
Provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing home health, hospice, and community health services.
$100,000 towards roof replacement at the Hospice House.
To broaden the opportunities available to disadvantaged youth through baseball, affording players better exposure and scholarships for educational endeavors.
$49,721.44 to purchase a multipurpose vehicle to support the Fun at Bat program.
Wounded Waters - Provides wounded warriors, including Combat Veterans, Active Military, and First Responders with group fishing trips and other outdoor experiences to combat the effects of war related trauma and PTSD.
$49,750 to replace two boat motors for support group programming for wounded veterans.
Dedicated to enriching the lives of Indian River County youth through mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem and positive futures.
$56,891.75 to purchase a commercial walk in freezer and cooler for the culinary program at the YG Center, which will also be used as an IRC Emergency shelter.
Dedicated to enriching the lives of Indian River County youth through mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem and positive futures.