The Nursey Foundation Impact Fund (NFIF) provides funding to grassroots nonprofits in the Greater Tampa Bay Area that addresses critical community needs in Mental Health, Hunger, Homelessness, Foster Care Transitions, and Childhood Illnesses. Through NFIF, we support organizations that demonstrate measurable impact, financial responsibility, and sustainable solutions to local challenges.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for NFIF funding, applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing with the IRS
- Have been operational for at least three years with a proven impact record
- Be physically located in the Greater Tampa Bay Area and serve its residents
- Align with one or more of NFIF’s five funding pillars
- Submit a complete application with all required documentation
- Organizations may apply only once per year, regardless of outcome
Funding Restrictions
NFIF grants must be used exclusively for the approved project. Funds cannot be used for:
- General operating expenses
- Capital improvements, renovations, or property acquisitions
- Religious programs, worship services, or faith-based activities
- Political campaigns, lobbying efforts, or advocacy initiatives
- Research-focused organizations or projects
- Debt repayment, loans, or endowment funding
- Any expenses not specified in the approved project budget
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by the specified deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Grant Review Process
The NFIF grant application follows a two-phase review process to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation.
Phase 1: Programmatic Review
Applicants submit details about their organization, project, and budget. Applications are assessed based on mission alignment, impact potential, feasibility, innovation, and governance. Organizations that meet the evaluation criteria in Phase 1 will be invited to Phase 2 for financial review. An invitation to Phase 2 does not guarantee funding.
Phase 2: Financial Review (By Invitation Only)
Selected applicants will be required to submit financial documents within three weeks of request. Failure to meet this deadline will result in automatic disqualification.
Required Documents:
- IRS Form 990 (Last 2 Years) – Required
- Balance Sheet (Last 2 Years) – Strongly Recommended
- Statement of Activities (Last 2 Years) – Strongly Recommended
Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding. Applications will be evaluated through a competitive review process.
