Florida Income Security and Social Services Grants

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.