Florida Housing Grants

This grant provides financial support and consulting services to nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, small business development, workforce development, and financial literacy in low- and moderate-income communities.

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Gulf South to promote affordable housing and community resilience in underserved areas through initiatives like first-time homebuyer assistance and disaster preparedness.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Pinellas County, Florida, to repair or rebuild their primary residences damaged by recent hurricanes, prioritizing low- to moderate-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Indian River County, Florida, to support initiatives that address critical community issues such as education, health, homelessness, and environmental challenges.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Indian River County, Florida, that serve vulnerable individuals and families in areas such as health, housing, education, and economic opportunity.

This program provides up to $10,000 in funding to small nonprofit organizations in Central Florida that support youth-focused initiatives in areas like arts, education, health and wellness, and homelessness.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central Florida that deliver youth-focused programs in areas such as arts, education, health and wellness, and homelessness.

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-based organizations, local and tribal governments in eight southeastern states to address environmental justice issues and promote healthier environments.

This funding opportunity is designed to support established non-profit organizations in Seminole County, Florida, that provide essential services to local residents and address community needs.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Brevard County that implement innovative programs addressing health disparities, food insecurity, and homelessness, with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, and access to healthcare services.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Fort Pierce for essential home improvements, enhancing their quality of life through necessary rehabilitation efforts.

The Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD) Program is a locally funded initiative designed to support local agencies in delivering activities similar to those eligible under FTA 5310 federal programs. This program maintains all the beneficial elements of its federal counterpart, but utilizes local funding. Its core mission aligns with addressing the critical transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities, particularly when existing services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. The program aims to ensure that these vulnerable populations have reliable access to transportation, thereby enhancing their overall mobility and quality of life within Orange County. The primary target beneficiaries of the EMSD Program are older adults and people with disabilities in Orange County. The program's impact goals are centered on improving mobility for these individuals, supporting local agencies and non-profits that provide services within their communities, and supplementing existing transportation services like the OCTA Senior Mobility Program, OC ACCESS, and OC Bus fixed-route service. A significant focus is also placed on providing seamless service through improved first- and last-mile connections, recognizing that initial and final legs of a journey can often be the most challenging for individuals with mobility limitations. The EMSD Program prioritizes several key areas to achieve its objectives. It encourages the incorporation of technology-based solutions to create more efficient and accessible mobility options. Furthermore, it emphasizes promoting outreach efforts by non-profit and public agencies to senior and disabled patrons, with a particular focus on reaching disadvantaged, underrepresented, and diverse communities to ensure their specific needs are met. Funding is also prioritized for agencies that demonstrate collaboration through partnerships, aiming to create efficiencies and lower operating costs, and for those that commit to increasing vehicle revenue hours beyond a minimum of ten hours per week, ensuring greater service availability. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an overall improvement in the mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities across Orange County. This will be achieved through increased access to transportation services, enhanced first- and last-mile connections, and the adoption of innovative technology-based solutions. The program also anticipates a strengthened network of local agencies and non-profits providing these essential services, leading to more comprehensive and effective support for the target populations. The availability of $8.5 million in funding, with a total maximum request of $1.5 million per applicant across various capital and operating categories, is a measurable commitment to achieving these impactful results.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties to support projects that enhance community capacity, economic opportunity, education, and overall community well-being.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida that focus on initiatives to prevent and address violence against women and girls.

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 Batchelor Foundation Grant Program primarily supports programmatic grants, with occasional consideration for capital grants, focusing on aligning with the foundation's mission of community improvement in South Florida. The foundation prioritizes projects and programs with clearly defined, targeted outcomes, indicating a strategic approach to philanthropy that seeks measurable impact rather than broad support. This structured approach suggests a theory of change where targeted interventions in key areas lead to demonstrable positive changes within the community. The target beneficiaries of the Batchelor Foundation's grants are diverse, encompassing children, animals, and the natural environment. Specifically, the foundation supports programs that assist children in education, health, and general well-being. Additionally, it funds programs providing shelter, food, and medicine to animals, and initiatives protecting or educating the public about the natural environment. Some consideration is also given to charitable work for homeless programs and veteran services. These diverse areas of focus highlight the foundation's broad commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable populations and the environment within its designated geographic region. The foundation's priorities and focuses are clearly articulated, emphasizing projects with well-defined outcomes. This strategic priority reflects a desire for accountability and demonstrable results from the grants awarded. The Batchelor Foundation places the highest priority on nonprofits located and providing charitable work in the South Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe. This geographic focus underscores a commitment to local impact and a deep understanding of the specific needs within these communities. Expected outcomes and measurable results are central to the Batchelor Foundation's grant-making philosophy, as evidenced by its emphasis on proposals with "clearly defined, targeted outcomes." While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the focus on "targeted outcomes" implies that successful proposals will articulate how their programs will lead to tangible and quantifiable improvements in the lives of beneficiaries or the health of the environment. The grant period is generally one year, suggesting a focus on short to medium-term impacts that can be assessed within that timeframe. The foundation's overall strategic priorities and theory of change appear to center on investing in well-managed, outcome-oriented programs that address critical needs in the South Florida community, thereby fostering a more educated, healthy, and protected environment for its residents and wildlife.

The Margate City Commission has launched the Property Improvement Grant Program (PIP) in Florida, offering a 50% reimbursement grant of up to $50,000 for commercial or multi-family properties, common areas, and building exteriors owned by condominium or homeowner associations. Additionally, the program provides a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 for improvements to single-family properties or multi-family (individually owned) homesteaded properties.

Hurricane Recovery Grants are available for homeowners, renters, and business owners in Daytona Beach, Florida. Eligible residents with moderate or low income can receive up to $9,000 for reimbursement of costs such as mortgage payments, rent assistance, insurance deductibles, mold remediation (for owner-occupied homes), and relocation assistance. Applicants must be Daytona Beach residents, qualify as a "qualifying household," and submit a formal insurance or FEMA claim related to Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole. The total amount of assistance shall not exceed $9,000 per household. Additionally, small businesses with 50 or fewer employees can receive up to $3,000 for reimbursement of business-related losses.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.