Florida for Nonprofits Grants

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).

Grant Opportunity: Small Business Grants Funder: City of Fort Pierce Award Details: The City of Fort Pierce is offering Small Business Grants to existing small businesses with 5 or fewer employees (including part-time employees) located in specific 'Target Areas' that are in or serve the Lincoln Park area. The grants are funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and can be used for the purchase of equipment, signage, or other improvements that will increase the capacity and sustainability of the business. Grant recipients can receive up to $5,000 from the City of Fort Pierce. Eligibility: Only small businesses with 5 or fewer employees (including part-time employees) are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. Nonprofit organizations are not eligible. Applicants must attend technical assistance workshops provided by IRSC-SBDC and have a current City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Receipt (BTR) and proof of registration with the Florida Division of Corporations. Other Information: Ineligible grant purchases include salaries, rent, utilities, internet, telephone service, business inventory, taxes, postage, or debt. Grant recipients will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Fort Pierce before receiving funds. Projects must begin within 30 days following contract execution. Subrecipients are responsible for maintaining records for a minimum of five years and may be subject to inspections and monitoring by Grants Administration Staff and/or HUD.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in South Florida to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and low- to moderate-income communities.

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.

The Hillsborough County Criminal Justice and Grants Management Office is accepting Concept Papers to provide sustainable, innovative, treatment, prevention, intervention, education, enforcement and prosecution services to residents of Hillsborough County to prevent, reduce or control crime and improve the criminal justice system. Donor Name: Hillsborough County State: Florida County: Hillsborough County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Hillsborough County anticipates funding in the amount of approximately $151,751. Eligibility Criteria  Governmental and Nonprofit Agencies are eligible to apply. Selected initiatives, regardless of the funding source, are intended to support new programs, additional capacity, significant expansion or other enhancements that improve outcomes and reduce crime. For more information, visit Hillsborough County.