Florida Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Northeast Florida to support impactful community programs and projects that address local needs.

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 initiative provides financial support to organizations in select Florida counties that promote social justice and community improvement through programs focused on housing, workforce development, health equity, criminal justice reform, education, and youth development.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Florida that empower Black LGBTQ+ communities through initiatives focused on racial, economic, and gender justice.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Miami-Dade County that offer high-quality summer arts and science camps for underserved children and youth, including those with disabilities, at little or no cost.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve the Oakland Park community in Florida.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pinellas County, Florida, to enhance services for residents aged 55 and older, focusing on areas such as transportation, utilities assistance, and elder abuse prevention.

This grant provides funding to neighborhood organizations in St. Augustine, Florida, to support small-scale projects that enhance community engagement, beautification, and quality of life.

This grant provides financial support and volunteer assistance to nonprofit organizations in Hillsborough County, Florida, focusing on projects that enhance education and child welfare or address other community needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Hernando County, Florida, for projects that promote community engagement in the arts, such as public art installations, art events, and art instruction.

This grant provides financial support to professional visual and media artists residing in South Florida's five counties, enabling them to create and showcase their work.

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking applications for its Community Food Grant Program to improve health equity for all residents in St. Petersburg by funding local non-profit agencies that will implement projects that align with the Healthy Food Action Plan (HFAP) Areas of Focus and strategies. Donor Name: City of St. Petersburg State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Community Food Grant Program seeks to empower local stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and create a more inclusive and resilient food landscape for all residents. Funding Priority The Community Food Grant Program will provide funding to support projects that align with the following three Areas of Focus: Support Local Food Economy & Community Building Improve Food Access & Security Strengthen Community Health & Wellness Funding Information The City will award up to $300,000 total, in tiers of $10,000, $25,000, and $50,000. Grant Period Projects should be implemented from January 1 – December 31, 2025. Project Eligibility Projects must be aligned with one or more of the Healthy Food Action Plan Areas of Focus and strategies. Projects must provide direct services or programs to residents of St. Petersburg and must be implemented in the Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) that have been designated by the USDA “Low Income, Low Access” (LI/LA) census tracts in St. Petersburg. Projects must not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or other protected category. The project must not give priority/preference to individuals or parties affiliated through membership or otherwise with your organization or program. Services provided by your organization must be available to all residents in St. Petersburg, not those solely affiliated with your organization. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to apply, an applicant agency must: Be a non-profit corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida for at least six months and have an IRS 501 (c)(3) designation at the time of submission of application. Have been operational for a minimum of three years prior to the application date and have previous experience implementing programs or services within Qualified Census Tracts or Healthy Food Priority Areas in St. Petersburg. Alternatively, an agency may collaborate with another non-profit agency that has been established for a minimum of three years prior to the application date and have previous experience implementing programs or services within Qualified Census Tracts or Healthy Food Priority Areas in St. Petersburg. Be in good standing regarding compliance with existing or past City grants, awards, or programs with no outstanding City debts or liens. Agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Community Food Grant agreement. No exceptions to the terms and conditions of the agreement will be permitted. For more information, visit City of St. Petersburg.

The Florida Department of Health is seeking applications for its Sickle Cell Disease Research and Treatment Grant Program. Donor Name: Florida Department of Health State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Sickle Cell Disease Research and Treatment Grant Program (SCD Grant Program) is to fund projects that improve the quality and accessibility of health care services available for persons living with sickle cell disease in Florida, as well as advance the collection and analysis of comprehensive data to support research on sickle cell disease. Priority Areas The project priority areas of the SCD Grant Program are: Sickle cell disease workforce development and education. Sickle cell disease treatment centers of excellence. Funding Information A total of $10 million may be awarded under this grant program to multiple recipients.  Grant Period September 1, 2024 – June 31, 2025. Uses of Grants Grant funds may be used for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, rent, communications, utilities, supplies, contractual services, advertising, print, educational materials, facility maintenance, and fixed capital outlay. Eligibility Criteria  The SCD Grant Program’s funding will be awarded to community-based sickle cell disease medical treatment and research centers operating in Florida. In addition, the following are applicable: All individuals, organizations, and agencies submitting an application for funding are advised that accepting state dollars under this RFA will require recipients’ compliance with all federal and state laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing these funds.  All vendors doing business with the State of Florida must have a completed W-9 on file with the Department of Financial Services. To be eligible to receive a grant, all corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships, and their subcontractors/sub-recipients seeking to do business with the State shall be registered with the Florida Department of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 607, 608, 617, and 620, Florida Statutes. Project Requirements The proposal must explain and show how the applicant’s institution’s strategic priorities integrate the facility enhancement or the creation of a new center project. Demonstrate the organization’s experience and capacity for securing continued funding, contracting, and contract management. Describe the priorities for facility enhancement, including areas such as facility upgrades, service expansion, infrastructure, technology acquisition or upgrade, rehabilitation, engineering, facility equipping, facility site preparation, and construction. Projects focused on facility enhancement and the establishment of new centers must describe their establishment protocol or enhancement plan and management monitoring strategies.  Proposals for operations support for existing centers of excellence must emphasize an impact evaluation plan to measure health service utilization changes, outcomes and outcomes changes derived from the project implementation. Projects related to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers of Excellence operations support must describe and demonstrate the current or proposed delivery model and benefits and be aligned with the Centers of Excellence concept. Projects must describe the services’ demand and ability to deliver enhanced healthcare services in the community where the center is located. For more information, visit DOH.

This program provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies in Florida to help them investigate cases of identity theft and fraud.

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 Council on Culture & Arts is accepting applications for the 2025 grant programs. Donor Name: Council on Culture & Arts State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: COCA has three grant programs available for the period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025: Cultural Grant The Cultural Grant funds programming expenses for arts, culture, history or heritage organizations. Applicant programming must meet at least one of the following goals: Offer arts, history, or cultural programs with exemplary standards and objectives. Provide educational opportunities in arts, culture, and/or history for young people or adults. Serve a special or diverse population or need, fill a unique niche or engage the community in the creative or artistic process. Funds for the Cultural Grant come from Leon County’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenue. Therefore, applicants must also meet all of the following expectations: In addition to arts and culture, the applicant must have as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists, as evidenced by the promotion of the activity, service, venue, or event to tourists. Applicant must clearly identify public relations/promotional/marketing tactics used to reach visitors outside of Leon County. Applicant must have a marketing plan that clearly indicates out-of-market advertising or promotion. Applicant must track and report the number of out-of-county visitors served by the grant-funded programs. Cultural Tourism Marketing Grant Applicants who meet all the Cultural Grant requirements may request an additional $3,500 to support out-of-county marketing and promotion of arts and cultural programs. Funds for this grant also come from Leon County’s Tourist Development Tax revenue. Local Community Grant The Local Community Grant funds programming expenses arts, culture, history or heritage organizations. Applicant programming must meet at least one of the following goals: Offer arts, history, or cultural programs with exemplary standards and objectives. Provide educational opportunities in arts, culture, and/or history for young people or adults. Serve a special or diverse population or need, fill a unique niche or engage the community in the creative or artistic process. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be one of the following: A not-for-profit Florida corporation with at least 60% of your operating cash budget originating from earned income and classified by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) as a 501I3, sub-class “public charity”. A state partner (i.e., a department, museum, or other organization working under the FEID number of a part of the State of Florida, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, or Tallahassee State College). Applicant must have a governing Board of Directors that meets regularly and operates under a set of by-laws. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the receipt of community support through subscriptions, memberships, earned income, foundation grants, and/or other private fundraising (including in- kind support). Applicant must have documented statistics on attendance and participation for your programs and/or facility (paid or free) that represent a broad community impact. Applicant must be committed to and have a plan in place to provide for accessibility for people with disabilities, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, visit COCA.

The FY23-24 Drone Replacement Program is funded by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to assist agencies in replacing non-compliant drones with those from approved manufacturers. The program was established following the 2022 amendment of Section 934.50, Florida Statutes, mandating agencies using non-compliant drones to replace them by specific deadlines. Eligible agencies will receive funds based on the initial purchase price and total flight hours of the non-compliant drones, following a detailed depreciation schedule. Recipients are required to relinquish the non-compliant drones in working condition to FDLE, which will then be analyzed by the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida. Criminal Justice Information Data Security: Acceptance of this award, constitutes understanding that transmission of Criminal Justice Information (CJI) between locations must be encrypted to conform to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy.

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.