Welcome to the Victory Cup Initiative 2026!
To apply you must be a registered 501c(3), headquartered in Orange, Osceola, Brevard or Seminole County and have not been a Victory Cup Finalist during the last 5 years. Organizations who participated in 2020 or before are welcome to reapply. A Central Florida Foundation (CFF) Profile is no longer mandatory but encouraged.
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Nonprofit Submission Timeframe:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to Monday, September 22, 2025
Important Dates to Consider:
September 2, 2025 - Victory Cup Initiative Application Opens
September 22, 2025 (11:59pm) - Victory Cup Initiative Nonprofit Application - Final Deadline
October 1 - October 17, 2025 - Applications are evaluated by Community Evaluators
October 27, 2025 - Top 10 Finalists Announced
If selected as one of the Top 10 Nonprofit Finalists, see below for mandatory dates:
November 12, 2025 - Nonprofit Finalist Briefing (9-10:30am) MANDATORY
November 19, 2025 - Storytelling Workshop (8:30-4:30pm, Sponsor Meet & Greet immediately following 4:30-6pm) Each Nonprofit Finalist must have three representatives from their organization participate in the Storytelling Workshop. One of these three representatives must be the presenter at the Storytelling Showcase. MANDATORY
January 7, 2026 - One-On-One Coaching - Virtual (Time TBD) MANDATORY
January 30, 2026 - One-On-One Coaching (50min timeslot between 9-Noon) MANDATORY
February 11, 2026 - Speak with Ease Coaching (10-11:30am) MANDATORY
February 24, 2026 - Victory Cup Initiative Storytelling Showcase MANDATORY
Thank you!
Victory Cup Initiative Team