Florida grants for Nonprofits

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida offers grant applications to nonprofit organizations primarily focused on early childhood. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Northeast Florida State: Florida County: Duval County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: These grants support the growth of creative and efficient services to at-risk children under six years old in Duval County, especially through early learning centers and support for parents as caregivers. Funding Information Grant Size: Up to $15,000. Grant Period October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) status and a 2-year work history. Annual operating budget of $100,000 or above. Located in and serving Duval County. Ineligibility  Athletic associations Fundraising event sponsorships School-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc) Requests outside Duval County Programs promoting religious beliefs. For more information, visit CFNF.

The City of Fort Myers recognizes the importance of Special Events and provides assistance to qualified 501C3 organizations for special events through the awarding of limited City-provided services. Donor Name: City of Fort Myers State: Florida City: Fort Myers Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Purpose To provide recreational, cultural and educational opportunities and foster a sense of belonging and collective identity among residents. To provide event-related economic support for 501(c)(3) designated organizations and provide opportunities for the development of tourism. To provide assistance to events through the awarding of City provided services. Such services include, but are not limited to, trash pickup, police services, permits, barricades, signage and facility rental. Type of Grant City of Fort Myers Special Event Grant provides limited funds for City services. This grant can only be used for events held on or in City owned and operated facilities, parks and streets. Any awarding of grant funds is non-transferrable. Funding Information Upon grant approval, requestor will be notified in writing by the City of Fort Myers. Approved funds will be transferred directly to the appropriate facility and/or park department. Requestor is responsible for all contractual and financial obligations stipulated in the facility/park rental contract including deposits and payment schedules. Approval of this grant request does not allow requestor any special privilege within the facility and/or park. All city department rules, regulations and ordinances will be enforced. Project Period All events must be held between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. For more information, visit City of Fort Myers.

The City of St. Petersburg's Neighborhood Tree Matching Mini-Grant Program is offering up to $10,000 in funding to neighborhood and business associations for planting shade trees within the community. This initiative aims to increase the tree canopy, diversify tree species, and optimize tree locations in approved rights-of-way and street-facing front yards. The program aligns with Mayor Kenneth T. Welch's Environment, Infrastructure, and Resilience Pillar For Progress. Applications for this third funding cycle are open until September 9, 2024, with tree planting scheduled for October and November 2024. Eligible applicants must be registered associations in St. Petersburg with no outstanding grants from the City, except from round two of this program. Projects must be completed within 12 months and adhere to specific planting requirements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida with limited budgets, helping them strengthen their operations or develop community-focused programs.

The Seminole County is accepting grant application for the Home-ARP Program. Donor Name: Seminole County State: Florida County: Seminole County (FL) Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 05/16/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: On March 11, 2021, $1.9 trillion dollars was allocated in relief efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress allocated $5 billion towards the HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program to help reduce homelessness and increase housing stability for qualifying populations to be administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Seminole County received $3,046,438 in HOME-ARP funding that was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on March 14, 2023, and submitted and approved by HUD. Funding Available/Eligible Activities  $152,321 for Non-Profit Capacity Building/Operating Costs. $300,000 for Supportive Services. $2,137,151 for Development of Affordable Rental Housing. $456,966 for Administration and Planning. Criteria  Projects may be implemented by the County, or the County may contract with non-profit agencies or for-profit organizations, to undertake activities to meet identified community development and housing needs. For more information, visit Seminole County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP) is seeking proposals for its Building the Next Generation of STEMM Leaders in the Field of Environmental Justice. Donor Name: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine State: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development and implementation of projects that cultivate the next generation of STEMM leaders in the field of Environmental Justice (EJ). Specifically, this funding opportunity will support proposals based in education and mentorship that aim to raise awareness, expand understanding, and empower young people (grades 9-12) to apply STEMM disciplines to explore and examine the relationship between environmental hazards and their effects on the health and resilience of communities. Ultimately, the GRP expects this funding opportunity to increase the number of young people in the Gulf of Mexico region who study and work in STEMM disciplines within the field of EJ. The GRP encourages nonprofit or community-based organizations to work with young people from communities affected by environmental inequalities. This grant opportunity aims to support experiences that foster the development of the scientific and environmental literacy, skills, competencies, and capabilities that are critical to cultivating a next generation of STEMM leaders working towards Environmental Justice. Activities should focus on education and mentorship opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico region that provide youth with opportunities to learn about and apply STEMM in the exploration and examination of environmental hazards and their effects on the health and resilience of communities, raising awareness and building capacity among youth to pursue STEMM studies and/or careers in the field of EJ. These activities may take place in formal or informal educational settings, should target youth in the 9-12 grade range, and be complementary to formal education standards and learning objectives. Projects should be grounded in appropriate teaching methods for the goals of the project. Funding Information Total funding available: $4 million Specifications for award amount: This funding opportunity is for projects of at least $75,000. The majority of the available funds will support projects that are less than $500,000, and the remainder will support projects between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Award Duration Grants will be awarded to support projects up to 24 months in length. Eligibility Criteria For the purpose of this grant opportunity, applications will be accepted from all nonprofit and community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) status, which support educational, service, and/or coordination activities for youth in the 9-12 grade range. Preference will be given to applicants with a history of working with children and youth, particularly those who work with underrepresented or underserved populations, including but not limited to racial/ethnic minorities, tribal youth, LGBTQ+ youth, students demonstrating low socio-economic status as established by the free and reduced lunch program, children with disabilities, first-generation immigrants, students from rural or remote areas, and/or students experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Programmatic activities must occur in the United States Gulf of Mexico region. The Gulf Research Program welcomes proposals from all nonprofit and communitybased organizations with 501(c)(3) status, on behalf of qualified individuals. The applying organization will be referred to as the “applicant” hereafter. The individuals who will lead the proposed project will be referred to as “project directors” hereafter. All eligible applicants must have a valid federal tax ID number in order to apply. For more information, visit National Academies.

This grant provides funding for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units program to monitor and analyze the reproductive success of the threatened wood stork in Lake Okeechobee and surrounding areas, ensuring informed ecosystem management in response to changing hydrologic conditions.

The Florida Department of State is seeking applications for its Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant to fund a single cultural project, program, exhibition or series. Donor Name: Florida Department of State State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The grant activities must support the mission of the organization or artist and further the state’s cultural objectives. Organizations and individuals are both eligible to apply. The Division offers four proposal types Arts In Education projects promote arts and culture in education; Discipline-Based cultural or artistic projects; Underserved Cultural Community Development projects assist with the development of underserved cultural organizations; Artist Projects provide public benefit through the creation or presentation of new artistic work. Funding Information Specific Cultural Projects have a maximum request of $25,000. Grant Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Eligibility Criteria All applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements at the time of application. All current and previous grantees must be in good standing with the Division of Arts and Culture and the Department of State at the time of application. Applicant organization must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit, taxexempt corporation as of the application deadline. All organizations must have at least one year of completed arts and cultural programming and be able to provide their last completed fiscal year’s operating budget. Applicant must have registered with the Division of Corporations and their status be “active,” as of the application deadline. Applicant must be registered as a vendor with the Department of Financial Services and provide a copy of their Florida Substitute W-9 form with the application. Applicant must provide their UEI number at the time of application. Applicant must provide a copy of their most recently completed Federal 990 form with the application. There are specific eligibility requirements for the Arts in Education, Underserved Cultural Community Development and Artist Project applications and for the following disciplines: Museum, Professional Theatre, Traditional Arts, Arts in Education, Local Arts Agency and State Service Organization application types. Specific Eligibility Requirements Applicants must also meet the following additional eligibility requirements based on their Proposal Type Arts in Education (Residency) have a minimum of 30 contact hours. Artist Performances on Tour be a professional artist; solo artists and at least 50% of duos and ensembles must be a Florida resident for at least one year prior to the application deadline and maintain residency in Florida throughout the project; be able to demonstrate performances and educational components of high quality; use a professional contract, press kit and promotional materials; may not be enrolled in a degree or certificate program; and be able to substantiate their touring experience. Teaching Artists be professional artists and educators; be a Florida resident for at least one year prior to the application deadline and maintain residency in Florida throughout the project; be able to provide evidence of classroom experience. be 18 years of age or older; and not be enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Museum discipline be open to the public for at least 180 days a year; own or utilize works of art, historical artifacts or other tangible objects (live or inanimate); and exhibit these works of art, historical artifacts or other tangible objects to the public on a regular schedule. Professional Theatre discipline compensate artistic staff and actors. Underserved Cultural Community Development be an underserved cultural organization; have a Total Cash Income of $150,000 or less; Consultant funding category only: Consultant is not a member of applicant’s staff or board; and Consultant is not an immediate family member of applicant’s staff or board. Artist Project be a professional creative artist; be a Florida resident for at least one year prior to the application deadline and maintain residency in Florida throughout the project; be 18 years of age or older; and not be enrolled in degree or certificate program. For more information, visit Florida Department of State.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Florida for a variety of program activities, including performances, exhibits, and educational events.

The Alachua County Commission is seeking proposals from non-governmental, grassroots organizations and emerging small businesses, defined as those with 25 or fewer permanent, full-time employees and have a net worth not exceeding $1 million. Donor Name: Alachua County State: Florida County: Alachua County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the Small Grant Initiative (SGI) is to support the development and growth of organizations that exist to benefit Alachua County residents living at or below 150% federal poverty level. These funds are intended for one-time capacity building or infrastructure improvements that impact one of the following priority areas: safe, affordable housing, adequate food, quality healthcare, or quality childcare and education. Funding Information The maximum award limit for an individual proposal is $15,000. Project Period The grant period is from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. For more information, visit Alachua County Commission.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Central Florida that are hosting community events focused on improving healthcare, education, or the arts, with the goal of fostering local engagement and access to essential resources.

The Well Together Grant Awards Challenge is an opportunity for the Winter Park Health Foundation to award $50,000 each, to five local non-profit organizations currently serving or poised to serve the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park. Donor Name: Winter Park Health Foundation State: Florida City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For all 30 of the years, the Winter Park Health Foundation has led with innovation, investing in the health and wellbeing of the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park through a creative mix of initiatives, facilities, programs, and grants. To date, WPHF has invested more than 131 million dollars in grant funding to projects and organizations that marry impact and innovation and that create solutions for the ever-changing community health needs. Sparked by the Victory Cup Initiative (VCI) and designed in collaboration with VCI’s leadership, through the Well Together Grant Awards Challenge, the Winter Park Health Foundation will award $300,000 in 2024 among five local non-profit organizations — $50,000 to five organizations that compete in October for their share of an additional $50,000. Who can apply? Eligibility requirements include: A 501c3 non-profit organization. Currently serving or poised to serve the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park. Provide creative, impactful, and innovative solutions focused on Youth Mental Health, Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes, and/or Heart Health. Have a REVIEWED nonprofit search profile on the Central Florida Foundation website. Mandatory attendance at Storytelling Training Sessions. For more information, visit WPHF.

Grant Opportunity: Specific Cultural Projects Funding Organization: State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture Contact: Main: 850.245.6470 About the Program: The Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant aims to fund a single cultural project, program, exhibition, or series that takes place within the grant period from July 1 to June 30. The activities funded by this grant must align with the mission of the organization or artist and further the state's cultural objectives. Both organizations and individuals are eligible to apply. Basic Eligibility: - All current and previous grantees must be in good standing with the Division of Arts and Culture and the Department of State at the time of application. - Applicant organizations must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit tax-exempt corporation as of the application deadline. - Individuals may apply for Artist Project, Artist Performances on Tour, and Teaching Artist grants. - All organizations must have at least one year of completed arts and cultural programming and provide their last completed fiscal year's operating budget. - Applicant organizations must be registered with the Division of Corporations as "active" by the application deadline. - Applicant organizations must be registered as a vendor with the Department of Financial Services and provide a copy of their Florida Substitute W-9 form. - Applicant organizations must have a UEI Number. Grants for Organizations: All applicants must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit tax-exempt corporation as of the application deadline. There are various discipline-based program areas with their own eligibility requirements such as arts in education projects, artist residency projects, arts partnership projects, discipline-based projects (dance, literature, media arts, museum, music, presenter, theatre, traditional arts, visual arts), and underserved cultural community development projects. Grants for Artists: All applicants must be Florida-based artists who are not enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Artists applying as individuals must create a profile in the grant portal. There are different project types available for artists, including individual artist project grants and arts in education grants (artist performances on tour and teaching artist grants).

This funding provides critical disaster relief assistance to communities in Vietnam, Poland, Florida, and Spain affected by recent natural disasters, supporting recovery efforts and essential services.

This program provides financial support for the renovation, construction, or acquisition of facilities dedicated to various arts and cultural activities in Florida.

This grant provides funding to support projects that enhance public spaces and engage the community in transforming Downtown Clearwater into a vibrant and creative destination.

Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program Our Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program extends our mission by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations that actively work towards improving and preserving outdoor environments. The grants focus on: Community Gardens: Creating, rehabilitating, and enhancing community gardens that provide educational opportunities and serve community needs. Neighborhood and School Beautification: Beautifying and enriching outdoor environments in economically disadvantaged areas, particularly around neighborhoods and schools. Parks and Greenspaces: Revitalizing parks and public greenspaces through planting and the addition or upgrading of efficient irrigation systems. Sustainable Impact: Projects that align with Toro's purpose of enriching the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of the land, impacting beautification, and increasing the utilization of public greenspaces. Community Engagement: Encouraging broad community involvement in project design and implementation, ensuring tangible and sustainable results. Eligibility Location: The benefiting organization must be located within 40 miles of a Toro Company location in the following cities: Arkansas: Batesville California: El Cajon, Riverside Florida: Sanford Michigan: Iron Mountain Nebraska: Beatrice Texas: El Paso, Abilene Wisconsin: Lake Mills The grant program seeks to empower communities to create and maintain beautiful, sustainable, and functional outdoor spaces, emphasizing those in need. Through these grants, The Toro Company continues to build on its long-standing tradition of giving back to the communities where our employees live and work.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Broward County to strengthen programs, launch innovative initiatives, and improve operational capabilities, particularly for projects that benefit underserved youth and foster collaboration.

The Council on Culture & Arts is accepting applications for the 2025 grant programs. Donor Name: Council on Culture & Arts State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: COCA has three grant programs available for the period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025: Cultural Grant The Cultural Grant funds programming expenses for arts, culture, history or heritage organizations. Applicant programming must meet at least one of the following goals: Offer arts, history, or cultural programs with exemplary standards and objectives. Provide educational opportunities in arts, culture, and/or history for young people or adults. Serve a special or diverse population or need, fill a unique niche or engage the community in the creative or artistic process. Funds for the Cultural Grant come from Leon County’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenue. Therefore, applicants must also meet all of the following expectations: In addition to arts and culture, the applicant must have as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists, as evidenced by the promotion of the activity, service, venue, or event to tourists. Applicant must clearly identify public relations/promotional/marketing tactics used to reach visitors outside of Leon County. Applicant must have a marketing plan that clearly indicates out-of-market advertising or promotion. Applicant must track and report the number of out-of-county visitors served by the grant-funded programs. Cultural Tourism Marketing Grant Applicants who meet all the Cultural Grant requirements may request an additional $3,500 to support out-of-county marketing and promotion of arts and cultural programs. Funds for this grant also come from Leon County’s Tourist Development Tax revenue. Local Community Grant The Local Community Grant funds programming expenses arts, culture, history or heritage organizations. Applicant programming must meet at least one of the following goals: Offer arts, history, or cultural programs with exemplary standards and objectives. Provide educational opportunities in arts, culture, and/or history for young people or adults. Serve a special or diverse population or need, fill a unique niche or engage the community in the creative or artistic process. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be one of the following: A not-for-profit Florida corporation with at least 60% of your operating cash budget originating from earned income and classified by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) as a 501I3, sub-class “public charity”. A state partner (i.e., a department, museum, or other organization working under the FEID number of a part of the State of Florida, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, or Tallahassee State College). Applicant must have a governing Board of Directors that meets regularly and operates under a set of by-laws. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the receipt of community support through subscriptions, memberships, earned income, foundation grants, and/or other private fundraising (including in- kind support). Applicant must have documented statistics on attendance and participation for your programs and/or facility (paid or free) that represent a broad community impact. Applicant must be committed to and have a plan in place to provide for accessibility for people with disabilities, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, visit COCA.