Florida for Nonprofits Grants

This funding opportunity supports cultural projects, programs, or exhibitions in Florida, aimed at individuals and organizations that align with the state's cultural objectives.

This program provides matching funds to cultural organizations to strengthen their operational resources and sustainability.

The City of Orlando is offering a matching grant program, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, for schools and non-profit organizations to fund youth programs that enhance academic achievement, reduce crime, and promote safe communities, with funds being used for educational, athletic, civic engagement, or mentoring opportunities, excluding certain expenses like computers, office equipment, and in-school programs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits in education, environmental initiatives, medical research, medical care, and human services, primarily in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties, FL, with some consideration for the Appalachian region and other areas.

The Batchelor Foundation Grant Program primarily provides support for programmatic grants, with occasional consideration given to capital grants. Donor Name: The Batchelor Foundation State: Florida County: Broward County (FL), Miami-Dade County (FL), Monroe County (FL), Palm Beach County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The highest priority is placed on projects and programs that have clearly defined, targeted outcomes outlined in the nonprofit’s grant proposal. Programs that assist children in the areas of education, health and general well being. Programs that provide shelter, food, and/or medicine to animals. Programs that protect or educate the public regarding the natural environment. Some consideration is given to charitable work provided to homeless programs and veteran services. Grant Period Grants are generally awarded for a one-year grant period.  Geographic Region The Batchelor Foundation places highest priority on nonprofits located and providing charitable work in the South Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe.  Eligibility Criteria All applicants must be currently recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities and classified as not a private foundation.  In addition, the nonprofit must be actively registered with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to solicit funds in Florida. The Foundation does not fund Direct support of individuals. Organizations not qualified as tax-exempt 501(c)(3). Support for start-up organizations. (Consideration is given only to organizations that have been operating at least five (5) years and have $50,000 of revenue for each of the five years immediately preceding the grantees’s submission of the LOI.) Events, festivals, workshops, conferences or concerts. Capacity building, administrative expenses or operating deficits. Political candidates or campaigns. Political or governmental advocacy. Organizations that act as fiscal sponsors for another charity. For more information, visit Batchelor Foundation.

The EPA South Florida Program provides competitive grants to address the immediate and emerging ecological pressures and threats to south Florida waters including fresh waters, estuaries, bays, and coral reef, central to south Floridas economic and ecological wellbeing. Aquatic ecosystems play a vital role supporting healthy and resilient estuaries, coastal, inland, and near-shore infrastructure by providing food, habitat, nutrient removal, water filtration, storm attenuation, carbon storage, shoreline stabilization, and other financial and tangible benefits.This NOFO solicits applications for the South Florida Program region that includes the 16-county area covered by the South Florida Water Management District as well as the Florida Keys, Florida Reef Tract, Caloosahatchee Estuary, Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Bay, and Biscayne Bay. Please refer to the map located in Appendix D of the NOFO.This NOFO supports the Special Studies/Research component for the South Florida Program. Special Studies are projects that provide information specific to management questions and concerns, inform policy, and provide understanding of south Florida aquatic ecosystems. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to: supporting monitoring, research, or innovative restoration efforts for key species (e.g. coral, seagrass, sponges, mangroves, etc); research, investigation, and demonstration projects to mitigate harmful algal blooms; residential canal pollution reduction demonstration projects; innovative stormwater pollution reduction demonstration projects; water quality and benthic habitat monitoring; research and management strategies to address contaminants of emerging concern; identifying and understanding cause-effect relationships of pollutants in the environment; addressing specific management questions to protect sensitive ecosystems; applying innovative approaches, methods, or techniques to prevent, treat, and manage pollution from entering waterbodies; and investigating regional water quality impacts from pollution sources.

The St. Joe Community Foundation accepts grant applications from organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, other than religious or political affiliated organizations whose purpose for the grant is political or religious activities. Donor Name: The St. Joe Community Foundation State: Florida County: Bay County (FL), Walton County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Organizations should be based in Bay and/or Walton County or may be recognized as a County Chapter of a state or national charity serving residents of Bay or Walton County. Focus Areas  Nonprofit organizations may submit their applications under one of the four pillars of the Foundation. Supporting Cultural Arts Projects and initiatives essential to cultivating, developing, educating and improving cultural experiences in the community. Strengthening Education Projects and initiatives to improve the educational process or access to education for children/and or adults in the community. Improving Healthcare Projects and initiatives that positively impact the physical and/or mental health and wellness in the community. Protecting the Environment Projects and initiatives that protect, preserve and restore the communities’ natural resources. Funding Information Grants generally range from $1,000 to $50,000. Evaluation Criteria  The St Joe Community Foundation, Inc looks for projects in Northwest Florida with a focus, but not a limitation on Bay and Walton counties that promise long-term returns on the quality of life in the region. They look for programs that: Make Northwest Florida an even better place to call home, work toward fundamental improvements in the quality of life, include a plan for measuring success and financial accountability, are structured for sustainable impact, demonstrate a track record for success, or reasonable probability for success and economic sustainability, and leverage support in concert with others to better address the greatest challenges. The St. Joe Community Foundation typically does not fund the following: Administrative or Overhead Costs Grants to be used for Reimbursement Purposes Brick and Mortar Individual Causes For Profit Organizations Political Campaigns. For more information, visit SJCF.

Florida Humanities’ Community Project Grants are awarded to nonprofit cultural organizations across Florida to support public humanities programming that strengthens vibrant communities and cultures, promotes civic engagement, sparks thoughtful community dialogue, and reflects on the human experience across the Sunshine State. Donor Name: Florida Humanities State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Florida Humanities’ Community Project Grants support the development and delivery of humanities-based learning experiences, known as public humanities programming. At their core, these grants embody mission to preserve, promote and share the history, literature, culture and personal stories that offer Floridians a better understanding of themselves, their communities and their state. This funding opportunity aims to increase public participation in and access to the humanities by providing relevant, engaging, and meaningful humanities-based programming to all. Programming that fosters connections between different communities or demographic groups, promotes networking and collaboration between institutions and organizations, and links humanities-associated organizations with other community partners and sectors are encouraged. All Community Project Grants MUST Be rooted in the humanities and humanities scholarship Involve humanities scholar(s), community experts, and/or subject area experts in the development and delivery of the proposed project Attract a broad general public audience or target new and/or underserved audiences Be free, or not cost prohibitive for the public to attend Types of Project Community Project Grants Support Florida Humanities encourages innovation and experimentation with new approaches as well as use of time tested formats such as: Media projects including podcasts, film and radio programming Community conversations, forums, and dialogues grounded in the humanities Interpretive exhibits (permanent or traveling, physical or digital) with significant humanities content and accompanying public programming Lectures and presentations grounded in the humanities Reading or film-and-discussion programs; cultural festivals incorporating humanities activities Oral history projects, story-collection and story-sharing programs, and other activities that produce and share knowledge products. Interpretive tours or other types of site- or place-based humanities programming Funding Information Applicants may request up to $10,000 for proposed projects. Grant Period  October 1, 2024 – October 1, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applications will be accepted from Florida-based nonprofits and public agencies (including libraries, museums, schools, and tribal governments) and other organizations constituted for nonprofit purposes. Individuals, for-profit organizations and foreign governments/organizations are not eligible to apply. Special consideration may be given to: Small to mid-sized organizations with budgets of less than $1 million Applicants located in a Rural Area of Opportunity Higher education departments (i.e. Department of History), humanities centers, institutes, and programs associated with Florida colleges and universities are eligible to apply for Community Project Grants. Colleges and universities may submit up to three applications from their institution per deadline, however, each application must come from a different department. Although eligible to apply for Community Project Grants, colleges and universities are strongly encouraged to partner with and apply through a local nonprofit organization. For more information, visit Florida Humanities.

The Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation awards grants to provide scholarships for deserving, gifted, and needy individuals without regard to race, creed, nationality, color, or sex in order that they may attend schools, colleges, universities, or other educational institutions in the state of Florida, or in order that they may engage in scientific or medical research in the state of Florida. Donor Name: Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation State: Florida County: Sarasota County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In view of the Grantor’s lifelong interest in music and the fine arts, it is the Grantor’s request that the Trustee give particular attention to the requirements of the various cultural organizations of Sarasota County, including the West Coast Symphony Orchestra and its scholarship trust fund if the applicant is seriously interested in pursuing a musical career. Program Areas  Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000. Average total giving per year: $85,000. Geographic Limitation Grants pertaining to arts, culture and humanities are limited to Sarasota County, Florida. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

Orlando Health is accepting letters of intent for its 2025 Community Grant Program to assist in coordinating, enriching and supporting efforts that help promote health and wellness in the community. Donor Name: Orlando Health State: Florida County: Lake County (FL), Orange County (FL), Osceola County (FL), Pinellas County (FL), Seminole County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Orlando Health Community Grant Program is one way Orlando Health invests back into community, providing support for the important work being done in Central Florida and West Florida. These grants will serve to provide resources needed to fill a specific health- or wellness-related need impacting the families in communities. The Orlando Health Community Grant Program will focus mostly on funding initiatives that align with the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment, specifically initiatives that enhance access to care. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible for a grant through the Orlando Health Community Grant Program, an organization must: Be registered and provide documentation of nonprofit status Primarily serve Central Florida (Lake, Orange, Osceola, and/or Seminole counties) or West Florida (Pinellas County) Place emphasis on underserved populations or populations facing health disparities or facing health challenges Address a need identified in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment Submit a proposal for program activities that occur within the grant cycle year of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Agree to quarterly reporting Be able to provide high-level demographic data For more information, visit Orlando Health.

The Red Coats’ Community Grants program is designed to fund smaller projects for nonprofit organizations here in Northeast Florida. Donor Name: Red Coats State: Florida County: Baker County (FL), Clay County (FL), Duval County (FL), Nassau County (FL), Saint Johns County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Red Coats are a group of civic and corporate leaders who oversee THE PLAYERS volunteer efforts as well as a special grant program for local nonprofits. Funding Information Grant awards will be up to $15,000. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for funding, organizations must: Be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status Have broad community support and address specific community needs Operate and serve citizens in the five-county area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties Provide services aligned with priority focus areas – youth services; education; character development; health, wellness and sports; military support Practice and provide services without discrimination as protected by law Funds will not be granted for the following: Individuals Private foundations Organizations that are themselves, grant-making bodies Operational expenses (including salaries) Travel or conference expenses Sponsorships, events or projects for which staff receive tangible benefits or privileges Political Action Committees, political causes or candidates Debt reduction Gifts, honorarium, gratuities Required Documentation Proof of the organization’s 501(c)(3) status Most recent financial statements (audited statements preferred) Most recent IRS form 990 Operating budget for the current fiscal year Supporting documents regarding how funds will be used. For more information, visit Red Coats.

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts’ Art Builds Community Grant is designed to provide support to initiatives that uniquely address civic challenges and community issues through the Arts. Donor Name: Florida Keys Council of the Arts State: Florida County: Monroe County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The objective is to strengthen community by fostering relationships between artists, arts organizations and civic organizations existing within the Keys community and generate greater cultural equity in The Florida Keys. Funding Information Grants will be awarded for $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 each on a reimbursement basis upon completion of an approved final report. Criteria Individual Artist (attach resume and proof of Monroe County residency) Nonprofit arts organization (attach IRS 501(c)(3) letter) Ad hoc/unincorporated arts organization For more information, visit Florida Keys Council of the Arts.

Red Coats’ Community Grants The Red Coats are a group of civic and corporate leaders who oversee THE PLAYERS volunteer efforts and a special grant program for local nonprofits. The Red Coats’ Community Grants program is designed to fund smaller projects for nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida. The grant application will be open from Friday, May 10, 2024, to Friday, June 14, 2024. Grant awards will be up to $15,000 and will be paid in one lump sum. Nonprofits that applied for THE PLAYERS Annual Grant Program are also eligible to apply for this program. Eligibility Requirements: To be considered for funding, organizations must: Be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Have broad community support and address specific community needs. Operate and serve citizens in the five-county area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Provide services aligned with priority focus areas: youth services, education, character development, health, wellness and sports, military support. Practice and provide services without discrimination as protected by law. Restrictions: Funds will not be granted for the following: Individuals Private foundations Organizations that are themselves grant-making bodies Operational expenses (including salaries) Travel or conference expenses Sponsorships, events, or projects for which staff receive tangible benefits or privileges Political Action Committees, political causes, or candidates Debt reduction Gifts, honorarium, gratuities Required Documentation: Proof of the organization’s 501(c)(3) status Most recent financial statements (audited statements preferred) Most recent IRS form 990 Operating budget for the current fiscal year Supporting documents regarding how funds will be used

The City of Dunedin is now accepting funding request for 2025 Aid to Social/Cultural Non- Profit Organizations. Donor Name: City of Dunedin State: Florida City: Dunedin Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priority will be given to Social/Cultural Non-Profit programs that benefit the community as a whole, and for which there is no other City of Dunedin funding source. In order to be eligible, organizations seeking funding must submit to the City of Dunedin, Finance Department a letter fully describing: The amount of funding being requested and the reason(s) that level of funding is needed. The specific area(s) of community need addressed by your organization’s programs. The specific programming and how exactly the funding is intended to be used (e.g. personnel, operating or capital costs). The performance criteria that will be measured and / or reported on to gauge the resulting value to the community. For those that received funding in FY 2024, please note that documentation illustrating the degree to which the organization’s FY 2024 public benefits / performance measures were achieved must be included as part of the application materials submitted. For more information, visit City of Dunedin.

The Community Services Agency Partnership Grant program was initiated by the Board of County Commissioners to address human service needs in Seminole County. Donor Name: Seminole County State: Florida County: Seminole County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/27/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Seminole County has an extensive history of partnership with local non-profit agencies to benefit and improve the quality of life for residents. The CSA program collaborates with community organizations in assisting residents with specific needs in the County. The program provides grant funds to qualified non-profit organizations that meet federal and state tax exemption requirements and have been in existence for a minimum of three years. Agencies must provide services to benefit and improve the quality of life for Seminole County. CSA funded programs must assist residents of Seminole County Priority will be given to projects or programs providing a direct service identified as a top need in the 2024 Community Needs Assessment. The top needs have been identified as the following Childcare Utility Assistance Mental Health Services Rental Subsidy/Assistance Homeless Services Housing for Homeless Families Food Transitional Housing Eligibility Criteria Only the applications meeting the following criteria will be considered: The nonprofit agency is chartered or otherwise authorized to do business in the State of Florida for charitable purposes and exempted from the Federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) for a minimum of three years. The purposes for which the nonprofit agency is organized provides benefits to Seminole County residents. The services or activities to be provided by the nonprofit agency, and funded with County funds, shall address community needs. Agencies providing services identified in the Community Needs Assessment will receive priority funding. The nonprofit agency shall have a governing board whose members serve without compensation and have no conflict of interest between their regular occupations and the services provided by the nonprofit. The nonprofit agency has bylaws or policies which describe the manner in which business is conducted, including management, audit, and fiscal policies and procedures, polices on nepotism, and policies on management of potential conflict of interest. The nonprofit has at least one year’s experience providing the service or activity for which the funds are requested or can otherwise demonstrate to the satisfaction of the County sufficient expertise to successfully carry out the service or activity. The nonprofit must be licensed and accredited in accordance with applicable requirements of Federal, State and County laws. The nonprofit agency may not use a funding agency or other third-party arrangement to meet program requirements for eligibility. Awarded funding cannot make up more than twenty-five (25) percent of an agency expenditures based on the prior year’s IRS 990 form. If the request exceeds twenty-five (25) percent, agency may still be funded, however, maximum award will not exceed the twenty-five (25) percent. Nonprofit must provide the previous year’s fundraising plan and a statement on future fundraising efforts. Only one application per agency will be considered. Grants will be made only to nonprofit agencies whose programs and activities benefit the residents of Seminole County. Capital improvement, construction projects, property or home purchases are ineligible. Administrative expenses are ineligible. Administrative expenses are defined as costs associated with overall program management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation. Costs include purchase of equipment, insurance, office supplies, leasing/utilities, supervision of program staff and administrative staff salaries, etc. For more information, visit Seminole County.

Social service agencies that provide homeless services and/or homeless prevention services are invited to apply to take advantage of up to $100,000 in Social Action Funding grants from the City of St. Petersburg. Donor Name: City of St. Petersburg State: Florida City: St. Petersburg Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose of Social Action Funding is to provide financial support for social service programs that positively impact the lives of residents who are homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless in the City of St. Petersburg. Priority is given to agencies that provide services for: Families with children (ages 0- 5 years) Elderly over 62 years Unaccompanied youth Youth aging out of foster care Chronically homeless living on the street as defined by HUD Families with children (ages 6 -17 years) Veterans Victims of domestic violence. Funding Information Applications up to $100,000 per agency are permitted for competitive funding, except that an agency may submit additional applications for programs that provide any of the following critical services: storage units for personal items belonging to homeless individuals; call centers to assist persons with the prevention of homelessness or to assist those who are already homeless, and discretionary funds for street outreach to homeless individuals and families. Grant Period Project funding cannot begin before October 1, 2024, nor extend beyond September 30, 2025. Eligibility Requirements All organizations applying to the City for funding shall comply with the following: Agencies that provide HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES and/or HOMELESS SERVICES. Programs must use a “housing first” and low barrier approach. Priority for funding will be given to programs which provide services to families with minor children; programs providing services to unaccompanied youth and/or youth aging out of foster care; programs which provide services to elderly over 62 years; programs providing services to chronically homeless living on the street as defined by HUD; programs providing services to veterans; programs which provide services to persons experiencing domestic violence; as well as homeless prevention/diversion services. There will be no bonus points for MATCH and SOLE SOURCE. All agencies must enter client data into the Pinellas Homeless Management Information System. (Notedomestic violence providers are the ONLY exceptions to this requirement). Services provided must be available to all residents in the City of St. Petersburg. The mission of organizations shall be to advance the health, economic, or social well-being of persons in need and who are homeless or are at-risk of becoming homeless. Agencies must make all program and financial information available and must permit on-site visits by staff and Committee members, if requested to do so. Agencies and their respective programs must be non-profit and incorporated under the State of Florida and have an IRS 501(c)(3) designation or be a governmental agency at time of submission of application. Agencies that engage in fundraising activities within the City of St. Petersburg must have a current State of Florida, Division of Consumer Services, State Solicitation of Contributions License. Agencies must be established for a minimum of one (1) year prior to date of application. For more information, visit City of St. Petersburg.

The Miami Foundation is accepting applications for its Arts Access Catalyst Grant Program to close gaps in arts education across the region, as highlighted from data in artlook® Miami. Donor Name: The Miami Foundation State: Florida County: Miami-Dade County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Through this grant, they want to foster stronger arts partnerships within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools ecosystem. Focus Areas For this grant cycle, the Foundation will prioritize organizations focused on:  Artist residencies and professional development  Dance & Theatre  School Needs  Priorities Focus on access to arts education They will support projects that not only engage youth in the arts, but also demonstrate a clear strategy to increase their access to these opportunities. Advance equity They will prioritize organizations working with communities that face marginalization based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, mixed-abilities, or other lines of difference. Collaborate They will prioritize organizations that can link their programmatic success to collaboration with a community, school, or partner organization. Use data as a guide They will prioritize projects that are guided and informed by data directly from artlook Miami. Are grassroots organizations They will prioritize organizations with budgets under $750,000 annually and that may lack the resources to navigate the complexities of school partnerships effectively. Funding Information $20,000 distributed over a two-year cycle. To ensure ongoing alignment and optimal use of funds, The Miami Foundation will review each grantees’ progress and address any areas of potential improvement prior to confirming the continuation of funding for the second year.  Grant Period Year 1: August 2024 – June 2025  Year 2: July 2025 – June 2026  Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a Catalyst Grant, you must: Be a IRS 501©(3) public charity serving Miami-Dade County young people through the arts Have a clear idea for how this grant will catalyze your work further within M-DCPS Orient toward collaborations and partnerships: While funds will be directed to individual organizations, our goal is to fund organizations that collaborate and partner with others. Have a 2024 operating budget of under $750,00 Intend to use the funding for an arts education program in partnership with an M-DCPS school. Have a record of consistent, ongoing participation opportunities for youth through the arts Have a focus on equity, with staff and board being representative of the communities served. For more information, visit The Miami Foundation.

The City of Deltona is excited to announce the 2024-2025 CDBG for Public Services. Donor Name: City of Deltona State: Florida City: Deltona Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: City of Deltona (City) anticipates receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to implement activities to benefit low- and moderate-income families and persons. The anticipated allocation is approximately $500,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Federal Fiscal Program Year 2024, which encompasses the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The City, in accordance with Federal regulations, can designate up to 15% of these funds for eligible public service activities. Proposals are now being solicited for projects that may be implemented either by the City through contracted services with non-profit agencies or other public service organizations. All agencies are required to make an application with the City of Deltona. Eligible Public Service Activities Funding for public services is reserved for a business or agency providing verified services for income eligible Deltona residents. All funding requests must be either for a new service or a quantifiable increase in the current level of service. Funding award amounts may be reduced from the agency’s proposed amount in an effort to maximize services provided to the community. For more information, visit City of Deltona.

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.

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.