The Clay Electric Foundation approved 12 applications for March 2025 in the amount of $94,200.
Salvation Army of Clay County – Camp Keystone - $10,000
(Clay County)
The Salvation Army is an international organization that provides emergency assistance in times of crisis. Grant funds will help to send 40 children to summer camp at Camp Keystone.
Vineyard Transitional Center - $10,000
(Clay County)
Founded in 2014 by the True Vine Fellowship Church in Green Cove Springs, the Vineyard Transitional Center supports more than 50 homeless individuals with meals, temporary housing, clothing and essentials. Funding from the grant will help build a temporary housing facility for men who are reentering the community after incarceration.
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch - $20,000
(Putnam County)
Founded in 1950, the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch is a 790-acre sanctuary for boys who need a home, a family, and roots for a brighter future. Grant funds will be applied to the replacement of the playground at the ranch.
US Veterans Post 104 Corporation- $10,000
(Putnam County)
The US Veterans Post 104 Corporation, located in Palatka, supports American military veterans and their families, as well as local military charities. Funding from the grant will be applied to the replacement of the building’s roof.
Lake Weir Hurricane Kickoff Club - $1,000
(Marion County)
The Lake Weir Hurricane Kickoff Club is the fundraising organization for Lake Weir High School’s athletic program. Grant funds will provide fee-free meals for student-athletes.
United Charitable - $1,000
(Clay County)
United Charitable is an organization that offers multiple ways for people to give to charities. Funding from the grant will support the Carroll Family Foundation’s Future Leaders Program, an initiative to equip young adults with skills and knowledge to become leaders in their communities.
Mossman Home Preservation Foundation - $1,000
(Putnam, Alachua counties)
The Mossman Home Preservation Foundation is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the historic Mossman Home and Mossman Hall as a cultural hub in Melrose. Grant funds will support the Mossman Food Forest, an initiative to cultivate produce for distribution to community members, addressing food insecurity, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
The Nehemiah Project - $5,000
(Putnam County)
The Nehemiah Project in Palatka promotes the recovery of individuals and families faced with mental health and substance use challenges through training and education. Funds from the grant will be applied to the program’s educational and programming costs.
Baby Brain Builders - $6,000
(Putnam County)
Baby Brain Builders is an organization that attempts to give every child in Putnam County the opportunity to reach his/her full brain development by increasing brain function through language acquisition. Grant funds will provide materials for the program to day care centers in the county.
PACE Center for Girls - $7,000
(Clay County)
PACE Center for Girls is a nationally recognized program providing girl-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed services to girls and young women (aged 11-18) through education, counseling, training and advocacy. Funding from the grant will support a butterfly and learning garden as part of a STEM initiative.
Seeds of Love - $10,000
(Clay County)
Seeds of Love meets the needs of low income and homeless families in Clay County. Grant funding will support the ministry’s Back to School Bash event.
Gateway Art Gallery/Art League of North Florida - $8,200
(Columbia County)
The Art League of North Florida develops programs and services that serve the needs of artists through advocacy, networking, fundraising and grant development, and promotes the visual arts as an integral part of education. It offers several community art programs, such as the Girls’ Summit for at-risk preteen and teenage girls (with Altrusa), the Veterans’ Art Program, Art for Hospice, and the Life Style Enrichment Center. Funds from the grant will support youth programs.
The Clay Electric Foundation approved 8 applications for February 2025 in the amount of $39,500.
Fire Rescue Support - $5,000
(Marion County)
Fire Rescue Support, located in Belleview, is an organization dedicated to supporting fire rescue personnel before, during and after the call. Funds from the grant will be used to provide the services of a chaplain.
Project Hope of Marion County - $10,000
(Marion County)
Project Hope of Marion County, based in Ocala, provides solutions for homelessness among women and their dependent children. Grant funds will help offset the costs associated with resident housing.
Food4Kids- $10,000
(Alachua County)
Food4Kids is a volunteer organization in Gainesville that provides food in backpacks to 190 children during the school year. Funding from the grant will be applied to the purchase of food and backpacks.
Putnam County Fair Authority - $5,000
(Putnam County)
The Putnam County Fair Authority is a board appointed by the Putnam County Commission to oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the fairgrounds and facilities. Also, the annual Putnam County Fair is organized and produced by this board. Funds from the grant will be applied to the purchase of new scales for the Youth Livestock Program.
Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans - $1,500
(Volusia County)
Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans, based in Ormond Beach, seeks to provide training, support and certification to military veterans in need of a certified K9 to reclaim their independence. Grant funds will help to establish a training facility.
The Pearl Project - $2,500
(Marion County)
The Pearl Project offers hope and practical help to foster and adoptive families through trauma-informed educational opportunities and support groups. Grant funds will support the HOPE Family Camp program.
Melrose Library Association - $4,500
(Putnam County)
The Melrose Library Association seeks to enhance the quality of life of Melrose residents by increasing the use of the library by current patrons, attracting new patrons and obtaining additional resources for the library. Funds from the grant will support the Pony Pack program, which provides books and weekend meals to elementary school students.
Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Restoration Organization - $1,000
(Alachua County)
The Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Restoration Organization exists to preserve and protect the historical African-American cemetery in Archer. Funding from the grant will pay for the removal of dead trees from the cemetery.
The Clay Electric Foundation approved 9 applications for January 2025 in the amount of $115,500.
Wheelchairs 4 Kids - $10,000
(Clay County)
Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other assistive equipment at no charge. Grant funds will support the Let’s Roll program.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - $14,000
(All counties)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Grant funds will provide materials for FCA Campus and Community Huddle group sessions.
ACORN Dental Clinic - $20,000
(Alachua County)
Founded in 1974, the ACORN Clinic uses volunteers to provide high-quality, low-cost health and dental care to low-income patients with and without insurance and with little financial resources to pay for their medical needs. The funds will support the Rural Sponsorship Program, which will provide funding for dental care to rural patients.
Knights of Columbus Holiday Helpers- $10,000
(Clay County)
The Knights of Columbus Council of Keystone Heights provides support in the community by providing services or products to individuals, families or organizations in need. Grant funds will support the Holiday Helpers program, which will supply toys for children and meet needs of families and seniors during the holidays.
Bradford County Education Foundation - $20,000
(Bradford County)
The Bradford County Education Foundation exists to improve the quality of education by increasing community involvement and support for the eight Bradford County Public Schools. Grant funds will support literacy improvement and the purchase of classroom book sets.
Hawthorne Area Resource Center - $10,000
(Alachua County)
Hawthorne Area Resource Center is a collaborative effort between the First United Methodist Hawthorne and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion to serve the most vulnerable population as a food pantry and resource center within Hawthorne and surrounding areas. Funds will be used for food pantry provisions and supplies as well as Social Services support to families in crisis.
The Way Free Medical Center - $20,000
(Clay County)
The Way Free Medical Clinic, Inc. is committed to improving access to health care by providing free medical services for the uninsured residents of Clay County. Funds will support the expansion of free medical and dental services by providing patients with critical patient care supplies needed for their treatment and wellbeing.
Mission of the Dirt Road - $10,000
(Clay County)
Mission of the Dirt Road is a Wesleyan Missional Community in Keystone Heights that offers meals, community services, recovery and support meetings, and children’s programming. Funding from the grant will help the mission in assisting community members obtain legal identification documents.
Alachua Conservation Trust - $1,500
(Alachua County)
The Alachua Conservation Trust works to protect the natural, historic, scenic, and recreational resources in and around North Central Florida. Grant funds will support the Creekside Environmental Ed for Kids program.