{"id":374330,"date":"2026-08-18T04:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374330\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T04:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:34:23","slug":"victory-cup-initiative-opens-nonprofit-funding-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374330\/","title":{"rendered":"Victory Cup Initiative opens nonprofit funding applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Central Florida nonprofits will soon have an opportunity to compete for unrestricted funding while receiving professional storytelling training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Applications for the 2027 Victory Cup Initiative open Monday, Aug. 24, and close Friday, Sept. 11.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Eligible organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits headquartered in Orange, Osceola, Brevard or Seminole County. Organizations must also have been established for at least three years and meet the program\u2019s other application requirements.<\/p>\n<p>What selected nonprofits receive<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">A panel of community volunteers will review the applications and select 10 finalists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The selected organizations will receive:<\/p>\n<p>Unrestricted fundingProfessional storytelling training and coachingTechnical and community supportAccess to the Victory Cup Initiative Alumni NetworkAn opportunity to present their missions to hundreds of business and philanthropic leaders<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Each finalist will have 2.5 minutes to tell their organization\u2019s story during the annual Victory Cup Storytelling Breakfast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">According to Victory Cup Initiative, nine nonprofits received more than $509,000 in unrestricted funding during the organization\u2019s 2026 breakfast at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n<p>Important datesAug. 24: Applications openSept. 11: Applications closeOct. 19: Finalists announcedFeb. 23, 2027: Victory Cup Storytelling Breakfast<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Finalists must also participate in several required workshops and coaching sessions before the February event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Previous Victory Cup finalists are not eligible to apply again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.victorycupinitiative.org\/apply\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to review the requirements and apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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