Florida Community Development Grants

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

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Florida's Gulf Coast region to implement impactful projects and events that address community needs, requiring a matching contribution and a focus on sustainability and measurable outcomes.

The City of Tallahassee's Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant Program (VNG) aims to support resident-led projects that improve the quality of life in Tallahassee neighborhoods. Administered by the City's Neighborhood Affairs Division, the program seeks projects that provide public benefits in categories such as community beautification/placemaking, community enrichment programs/initiatives, and neighborhood events. Examples of eligible projects include neighborhood lighting enhancements, community gardens, public workshops, and public art installations. Physical improvements must be located in public rights of way or on public or neighborhood-controlled property.