Florida Community Development Grants

This grant provides financial support for the planning and initial implementation of high-quality charter schools in Florida, targeting new and established operators, particularly those in underserved areas.

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

This program provides financial support to local governments, tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Florida to improve urban forestry initiatives and expand community tree canopies.

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 summer, small farmers and ranchers have a grant opportunity through the Board of County Commissioners. The Board is funding a mini-grant to Alachua County-based farms and ranches that earn between $1,000 and $250,000 annually. Funding is for capital and equipment expenditures that will positively impact these operation’s income. The total grant request must not exceed $5,000. Only one application per farm or ranch is permitted. The total funding available for this mini-grant is approximately $100,000. To reduce inequity in marginalized communities, this grant will also prioritize small farms and ranches owned by black, women, indigenous, and persons-of-color. Applications must be in the County Manager’s Office by 5 PM June 28, 2024.​ Applicants will complete the application and submit it to Alachua County’s Office of Sustainability, Equity, and Economic Development Strategies. Applications may be submitted by email to [email protected]​

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 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.

The Arts and Culture Access funding is designed to support the engagement of Orange County Public Schools students in the arts, which is associated with improvements in math, reading, cognitive abilities, critical thinking, verbal skills, motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork. This initiative facilitates students' development of these skills through field trips and in-school programs that are integrated into their class curriculum. The program welcomes applications year-round, with a primary funding decision period in late summer. For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by June 30th, following the opening of the application period on June 1st.

The City of Port St. Lucie, in partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College, launched the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program to support eligible businesses financially affected by the pandemic. Donor Name: City of Port St. Lucie State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Port St. Lucie COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program is designed for low- to moderate-income Census tract areas or individual business owner(s) whose household income qualifies as low or moderate income. Applications from small businesses that have not received prior COVID-19 relief funding will be prioritized.  The City had a total of $390,000 available to expend on grants of up to $10,000 per approved applicant. As of mid-March, 23 applicants had been approved for grants, leaving a total of approximately $165,000 remaining. Eligible small businesses may receive up to $10,000 in the form of a reimbursement grant, which can be used for business-related expenses, including mortgage, rent, utility, insurance premium costs, reopening costs, costs for safety measures and payroll during a business closure. The City received funds for the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program from FloridaCommerce through its Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program. Eligibility Criteria  To apply, applicants must: Have between 0-50 employees. Have been in operation before the COVID-19 pandemic or before March 1, 2020. Be located within a qualified low- to moderate-income Census Tract (QCT) or the owner of the business must qualify as a low- to moderate-income household within the City. Be current on their federal, state, county and city taxes. Have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations. For more information, visit City of Port St. Lucie.

The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program (TA), funded by the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) through the Surface Development Block Grant, is administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This program is dedicated to funding smaller-scale transportation projects that enhance nonmotorized travel options and safety. Eligible projects include on- and off-road bicycle and pedestrian facilities, recreational trails, safe routes for non-drivers, safe routes to schools, and ADA compliance improvements. Furthermore, TA supports projects that incorporate cultural, historical, and environmental elements into transportation infrastructure, such as historic preservation, vegetation management, archaeological activities related to transportation, and environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity. TA solicitation cycles vary by region. For 2024 deadlines - District 5: May 1, 2024 – Aug. 15, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Hard deadline.

This program provides financial assistance to rural fire departments with populations of 10,000 or less for training and essential equipment to improve fire prevention and response efforts.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Florida counties to launch impactful programs and projects in areas like health, education, and the environment, with a focus on regional priorities such as affordable housing and mental health.

The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust is launching the Small Business Grant Program to support economic growth and revitalization in Little Haiti, Miami. The Trust will oversee and facilitate the city's revitalization efforts in line with the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The program aims to stimulate employment, business growth, and investment within the Little Haiti boundaries. Eligible businesses can receive up to $20,000 for commercial improvements or $10,000 for innovation improvements, with a match option available. Funding can be used for various commercial improvements such as lighting, roofing, signage, ADA compliance, landscaping, and more. To qualify for funding, businesses must meet specific criteria including registration with the State of Florida before January 1, 2021; possession of a City of Miami-issued Certificate of Use; current status with Business Tax Receipt payments; operation within Little Haiti boundaries; and compliance with financial obligations to the City of Miami. Preference will be given to businesses that align best with the grant program's objectives, legacy businesses operating for 7 or more years within Little Haiti boundaries, and those located in the downtown corridor on NE 2nd Ave between 54th – 71st street within Little Haiti boundaries. For more information and application details, visit Little Haiti Revitalization Trust website.

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation offers grants to local nonprofits for projects in health, arts, civic development, education, and environment, with a preference for initiatives addressing affordable housing, mental health, and water quality & access to green spaces.

This program provides funding to neighborhood associations in Manatee County, Florida, to enhance community engagement and address local issues through resident-led projects.

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.

Name of Funding Organization: State of Florida Contact Information: Main - 850.245.6299 Grant Program: Cultural Facilities Program Intent: The Cultural Facilities Program aims to coordinate and guide the State of Florida's support and funding for the renovation, new construction, or acquisition of cultural facilities. A cultural facility is defined as a building used for the programming, production, presentation, and exhibition of various arts and cultural disciplines such as music, dance, theatre, creative writing, literature, architecture, painting, sculpture, folk arts, photography, crafts, media arts, visual arts, and museum programs. Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through June 1, 2027 Next Deadline: June 1, 2024 at 5:00 ET

Program Name: General Program Support Funding Organization: State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture Contact Information: Main: 850.245.6470 Next Deadline: June 1, 2024, 5:00 ET Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 About the Program: General Program Support (GPS) funding is available for Florida's arts and cultural organizations, both public and private. The grant aims to support general program activities rather than specific projects. Funding can be used for conducting, creating, producing, presenting, staging or sponsoring cultural exhibits, performances, educational programs or events. It can also be used for providing professional services as a State Service Organization or Local Arts Agency. Eligibility: - All applicants must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit tax-exempt corporation by the application deadline. - Ongoing arts and cultural programs within larger multipurpose institutions are eligible with restrictions. - Arts in Education program support is available for organizations promoting excellence in arts education. - Discipline-based program support is available for cultural and artistic programming in various areas such as dance, literature, media arts (film, radio or television), museum, music, presenter, theatre, traditional arts and visual arts. - Local Arts Agency program support is available for designated Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) that support arts and culture organizations and artists through advocacy and disseminating information. LAAs must be officially designated in at least one Florida county to apply. - State Service Organization program support is available for non-profit organizations operating on a permanent basis and providing services in at least 40 Florida counties. 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 organization must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit tax-exempt corporation by 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.

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).

The Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program, administered by Francine Andersen, is a grant opportunity provided by the Miami-Dade County government. The program aims to fund arts program-related technology and services that ensure ADA compliance and programmatic access for audiences of all abilities. Examples of eligible services include American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, captioning, audio description, Braille materials, ADA/access training, and other similar services. It is important to note that this grant program does not support entire projects/productions or major capital/facilities projects or improvements such as construction or renovation. The maximum grant request is $5,000, and funded projects will be paid on a reimbursement basis upon project completion and submission of a correct and complete final report with all required documentation. Applications must be submitted at least one month prior to the project/event start date, and applicants may apply once per fiscal year. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information on eligibility requirements and guidelines, please refer to the AUD Grant program guidelines provided on their website.