Orozco earns GPC credential The Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) has awarded Jonathan Orozco, Development Director for The Source, the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential-one of the field's highest recognitions for expertise in grantsmanship. Orozco joins an elite group of more than 600 professionals nationwide who have achieved the GPC designation. Accredited by the National [...]
City of Fort Pierce launches Community Needs Assessment Survey for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The City of Fort Pierce invites residents, businesses, and organizations to participate in a Community Needs Assessment Survey as part of the planning process for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. [...]
The Fellowship Program of Foxwynd Foundation awards $150,000 grant to House of Hope for Growing Hope Farm House of Hope has been awarded a grant through the Foxwynd Foundation’s Fellowship Program to support its Growing Hope Farm, providing a total of $150,000 over two consecutive years ($75,000 per year). This grant was nominated by Foxwynd [...]
Now Open: 2026 FPRA Mural Program applications The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications from property owners interested in adding a professionally installed mural to their building in 2026. This year, the program has expanded to include the entire FPRA district, with eligible areas including South Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown, Lincoln Park, and [...]
Martin Loan Fund launches to empower local entrepreneurs The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) and Inclusifi launched the Martin Loan Fund, a new resource to help smaller, newer businesses – many of which are newer and smaller – to access much-needed capital. This partnership connects local entrepreneurs with a mission-driven lender in order [...]
FPRA Mural Program application now open for property owners The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) application process for the FPRA Mural Program is now open to property owners. This program offers property owners the opportunity to have a mural funded by the FPRA showcased on their building or wall. The FPRA Mural Program is [...]
City of Fort Pierce launches free community workshop series The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division announced a new series of free community workshops designed to empower, educate, and support residents on essential topics that impact everyday life. The workshops will be held at the River Walk Center, located at 600 N. Indian River [...]
Impact100 Martin awards half a million dollars in grants to local nonprofits Thanks to the members of Impact100 Martin, half a million dollars in grants to local nonprofits will make their impact felt in Martin County in 2025. Impact100 Martin is a dynamic member-driven organization of women philanthropists who each contribute $1,000 a year to [...]
City of Fort Pierce launches Home Purchase Assistance Program The City of Fort Pierce is excited to announce the launch of its Home Purchase Assistance Program, which aims to provide financial support to income-eligible individuals and families seeking to achieve the dream of homeownership. The program, administered by the Grants Administration Division, will begin accepting [...]
It’s time to apply for Live Your Dream Awards Since 1972, Soroptimist International’s Live Your Dream Awards program has been helping women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. The financial support they receive is often the difference in whether or not they can continue with the education that [...]