Local non-profit organizations that help build better futures for children and families may be eligible for financial support from Walt Disney World Resort. Applications for Disney Helping Kids Shine Grants are available through February for organizations in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Polk and Lake Counties that offer programs in one or more of Disney’s focus areas for children: connecting with adults, constructive use of free time, character development and compassion. In May 2009, Walt Disney World Resort gave a total of $700,000 in grants to 34 non-profit organizations to support their work. Since 1972, Disney has honored Central Florida non-profit organizations with cash awards totaling more than $10 million. Applications are available online here.
