Florida Youth Grants

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in five Florida counties to support programs that enhance economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, physical and mental health, quality education for children and youth, and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Southwest Florida that support the well-being of children, adults, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and animals through various humanitarian efforts.

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 specific regions to support impactful programs in education, health care, humanitarian services, child welfare, and assistance for U.S. military personnel and their families.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Central Florida that focus on reducing economic hardship for low-income families and improving literacy for children and adults.

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that promote social good, global health, and assistance for military members.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil 2024–2025 Emerging Writer Fellowship is a grant program designed to support early-career fiction writers based in New York City. The Center for Fiction's mission, though not explicitly detailed in its entirety, aligns with fostering literary talent and providing crucial support to emerging voices in fiction. This fellowship specifically addresses a critical need for developmental opportunities for writers who are at an early stage in their careers and have not yet received significant recognition or traditional publishing contracts. The program directly supports the literary arts and contributes to the cultural landscape of New York City by nurturing its writing community. The primary target beneficiaries of this fellowship are emerging fiction writers residing in any of the five boroughs of New York City. These individuals are defined as those who have not yet published a novel or short story collection with a major or independent publisher, nor are they currently under contract for such a work. While prior publication in magazines, literary journals, or online is acceptable, it is not a prerequisite. The impact goal is to empower these writers by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and exposure necessary to develop their craft, revise their manuscripts, and connect with industry professionals, thereby helping them achieve major recognition for their work. The program prioritizes supporting writers whose work demonstrates promise of excellence, focusing on those in the early stages of their careers who lack the support needed for significant recognition. Key focuses include providing financial relief through a $5,000 grant, offering professional editorial mentorship to refine manuscripts, and granting access to a dedicated Writers Studio. Furthermore, the fellowship emphasizes professional networking opportunities through monthly dinners with editors, authors, and agents, and public readings to build a writer's profile. Expected outcomes include the professional development of the fellows, marked by revised and improved manuscripts, expanded professional networks, and increased visibility within the literary community. Measurable results could include the number of fellows who secure publishing contracts post-fellowship, the quality of their revised manuscripts, the success of their public readings, and the overall trajectory of their careers as fiction writers. While the document does not explicitly state the foundation's full strategic priorities or theory of change, it implies a belief that direct financial support, professional guidance, dedicated writing space, and networking opportunities are crucial catalysts for emerging writers to overcome barriers to entry and achieve success in the competitive publishing world.

Florida Humanities invites public libraries and library systems to apply for funding to host English for Families, a multi-week series of interactive classes. This program is designed for adults and children (ages 6-12) to develop English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading. The foundation's mission, though not explicitly stated as "strategic priorities and theory of change," aligns with promoting literacy and cultural understanding within the state. This program contributes to that broader mission by addressing a critical need for language proficiency among Florida residents. The target beneficiaries for the English for Families program are individuals whose native language is not English (ESOL), specifically adults and school-age children (ages 6-12). The primary impact goal is to develop the literacy skills of the whole family, laying a path to success at work and school. This holistic approach recognizes that language proficiency for both children and adults is crucial for overall family well-being and community integration. The program's priorities and focuses include improving language proficiency through essential reading strategies for school-age children to achieve success in the classroom, while also developing adults’ basic language skills. The program emphasizes interactive learning and can be delivered either in-person or virtually, ensuring accessibility. Selected libraries are required to host at least two series of 10 sessions each, demonstrating a commitment to sustained educational engagement. Expected outcomes and measurable results include improved English vocabulary and literacy skills for both adults and children. The program aims to increase language proficiency, leading to greater success in academic and professional settings. While specific metrics are not provided in the description, the focus on "developing literacy skills of the whole family, laying a path to success at work and school" implies that improvements in these areas would be the desired and ultimately measurable results. The program is developed in partnership with the Orange County Library System (OCLS), which suggests a well-structured curriculum designed to achieve these outcomes.

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 funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

This funding opportunity supports community-led health initiatives in Miami-Dade County, Florida, focusing on improving health outcomes for chronic conditions and maternal/child health through local partnerships and resources.

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida with limited budgets, helping them strengthen their operations or develop community-focused programs.

The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 mini-grant awards, aimed at supporting community groups, school clubs, and organizations that foster literacy, continuing education, youth programs, beautification projects, and cultural events in the Miami Lakes community, with a preference for projects that include a kindness component.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.

The Well Together Grant Awards Challenge, spearheaded by the Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF), is designed to inject $300,000 in 2024 into local non-profit organizations that are currently serving or are poised to serve the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park. This initiative reflects WPHF's enduring mission to foster health and wellbeing through innovative programs and grants, a commitment demonstrated by over $131 million invested in grant funding over 30 years. The challenge is structured to award $50,000 to each of five non-profits, with an additional $50,000 up for grabs among these five organizations through an October competition, emphasizing both initial support and competitive excellence. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are the residents of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations within these communities. The impact goals are centered on addressing critical health needs, including Youth Mental Health, Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes, and Heart Health. By supporting organizations that provide creative, impactful, and innovative solutions in these areas, WPHF aims to create measurable improvements in community health outcomes and enhance the overall wellbeing of its constituents. The priorities and focuses of the Well Together Grant Awards Challenge are clearly defined. Eligible organizations must be 501c3 non-profits with a reviewed profile on the Central Florida Foundation website. Beyond organizational structure, the core focus is on programmatic innovation and impact in the specified health areas. The mandatory attendance at Storytelling Training Sessions also indicates a priority on effective communication and advocacy for the work being done, ensuring that the impact of the grants is not only realized but also effectively shared. In terms of expected outcomes and measurable results, WPHF anticipates that the funded projects will lead to tangible improvements in youth mental health, better management and prevention of diabetes, and enhanced heart health across the target communities. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the emphasis on "impactful, and innovative solutions" suggests a drive towards measurable positive change. The challenge itself, with organizations competing for additional funding, implies an expectation of high-performing projects that can demonstrate significant results. The Winter Park Health Foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change are deeply rooted in its 30-year legacy of innovation and investment in community health. Their theory of change appears to be based on the belief that by strategically funding and empowering local non-profits with creative and impactful solutions, they can effectively address evolving community health needs. The collaboration with the Victory Cup Initiative (VCI) further underscores a strategy of partnering with established, successful models to amplify their impact and drive sustainable change in the health and wellbeing landscape of the communities they serve.