A lifeline of hope for generations of leaders

Make a lasting impact through the Florida Kiwanis Foundation
Apply TodayMake a donation

make an impact

Invest in others

Change the world

The Future Is Bright

Kids shouldn’t feel helpless about their future

Incredible kids are missing opportunities to make a real impact on their communities and obtain real-life leadership skills simply because they lack the knowledge of resources available.

Let’s do something about it!

funding the future

Choose Your Pathway

Kiwanis Grants

Matching grants, Mini grants, Matching grants, Wil and Rachel Blechman grants, and David and Donna Batelaan grants are available through your Florida Kiwanis Foundation. These grant programs focus on supporting child initiatives and disaster relief within the state of Florida.

Student Scholarships

These funds exist to alleviate some of the financial burden of continuing education from students. We believe today’s students are our future leaders!

building our future

Programs for children and disaster relief grants

Through the Florida Kiwanis Foundation, Kiwanis Clubs and Divisions are able to fund the projects and initiatives that make a lasting impact on Florida’s children.

INVESTING IN OUR PRESENT

Students of today, the leaders of tomorrow

Through a variety of scholarship, Florida Kiwanis Foundation helps alleviate some of the financial burden of college, university, or trade school.

We believe in Florida’s Kids

Empowering change that makes a difference

Since 1971, Florida Kiwanis Foundation has been supporting Kiwanis Clubs, Divisions, and students make a real impact in the state of Florida.

“I received a scholarship to community college when I was in high school that enabled me to go to college. I did not apply for the scholarship because I never thought I could go to college but the assistant principal gave my name to the Kiwanis Club.

I never would have attended college without this scholarship and I went on to get additional degrees but Kiwanis was the one that made the difference.”

Scholarship Receipient

“I enjoyed the challenge of making something out of seemingly incompatible objects. When the path or idea isn’t obvious, it’s amazing to see what you can come up with. It’s a more genuine form of creativity and problem solving. I feel it reflects some of my own journey in life, at moments when the doors were open and I had to decide what to do next”

Florida Kiwanis Club Member reflects on Play Workshop

“The activity helped demonstrate that we are the architects of our own futures and dreams which is an important positive message that we often forget in our day-to-day lives. The significant freedom and flexibility was amazing to experience”

Florida Kiwanis Club Member reflects on Play Workshop

“I got to contribute back to my community and help kids who were in a situation similar to me.”

funding the future

Supporting Our Communities

College scholarships

These funds exist to propel and assist future leaders to seek their full potential through education. Our scholarships lift some of the financial burden associated with education.

l

Grants

Matching grants, Mini grants, Matching grants, Wil and Rachel Blechman grants, and David and Donna Batelaan grants are available through your Florida Kiwanis Foundation. These grant programs focus on supporting child initiatives and disaster relief within Florida.

Endowment Fund

Long-term funding to support sponsored programs and club grants. This is an investment account managed by a professional financial team with Board of Trustees oversight.

2017-2022

impact numbers

Students Supported

Scholarships Awarded

Grants Awarded

Hurriance Relief

applying for funding is easy

1

Review Guidelines

Make sure you’re eligible.

2

Apply for Funding

Complete an application.

3

Committee Review

Recipients will be notified.

Take a step today

Impact a child's tomorrow

upcoming events

For the benefit of Florida’s children

The Florida Kiwanis Foundation will be hosting our Annual Golf Tournament on August 15,2024 at Disney’s Palm Golf Course.

You can help support the Florida Kiwanis Foundation and have fun doing it.

2024 Golf Tournament

X