Florida Private Grants
Explore 126 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2025
Date Added
Jul 17, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units in Southwest Florida that support programs improving the well-being and mental health of underprivileged youth aged 8 to 25.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 5, 2024
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties, Florida, by providing capital for projects that improve operational effectiveness and community impact.
Application Deadline
Aug 19, 2024
Date Added
Jul 5, 2024
The Miami Downtown Development Authority has launched the 2024-2025 Downtown Creative Collaborators Grants. Donor Name: Miami Downtown Development Authority State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Downtown Creative Collaborators Grant (DCCG) program is designed to support projects/events in FY2024-2025 that take place in Downtown Miami. The DCCG program will include innovative projects/events that should have a demonstrable economic impact in Downtown Miami while also strengthening its appeal as a global destination. Funding Priorities Outdoor Venue – activating public spaces, green spaces, and unique open-air venues, for example, a rooftop, Miami Worldcenter, or city park that promotes Downtown Miami’s outdoor options. Community Building Opportunities – events/programs that promote and connect the Downtown community and attracts tourism.  Family Programming – events/activations that promote and provide programming suitable for the entire family to enjoy at an affordable ticket price point. Content that features the communities, history &/or natural resources in Miami-Dade is encouraged. Programming Featuring Miami as a Global City – promotes Downtown Miami as an international and diverse cultural center, a culinary destination, and an innovation hub. Cultural and Historic Education – featuring Downtown’s historic story &/or buildings. Content highlights Downtown’s thriving art, culture, and entertainment community Public Transportation Awareness – build ridership and awareness of Downtown Miami’s multimodal transportation options through the event location and/or event marketing of Downtown’s diverse transportation options. Free or Discounted Projects/Events – Cost of admission/affordability is considered for grant funding. Free or discounted admissions for area residents, families, and students will receive funding priority. This must be clearly and visibly stated in marketing and promotional material when applicable. Funding Information Grant awards can range from $5,000.00 up to $50,000.00. The project/event’s activation must take place during the grant fiscal year (Oct 1, 2024 – Sept 30, 2025). Eligibility Criteria The Miami DDA values organizations producing and implementing multiple activations Downtown. For an application to be considered, it must meet the following requirements:  The applicant must have a reputation of professional and personal excellence and conduct. *All felonies &/or misdemeanors must be disclosed on the application. The applicant must submit documentation of having produced the activation in the past or a similar program. If this is the applicant’s first public activation, a comprehensive and detailed business plan needs to be submitted. The applicant must provide a confirmation letter or a letter of intent from the event venue confirming dates and times for the activation. Timelines for the activation must include all stages of the project/event including pre-marketing, live event, and wrap-up/post-event. If the project/event requires permitting from the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, or approval from Bayfront Park, you are required to provide a copy of either the submitted permit application or an approved permit with your application. The applicant organization must be an active corporation in good standing as a “for profit” or “not-for-profit.” Visit Sunbiz to check your business status. The applicant must provide proof of funding commitments from other sources. The Miami DDA’s DCCG cannot be the only funding source for your project/event. For more information, visit Miami DDA.
Application Deadline
Sep 15, 2025
Date Added
Jun 13, 2024
This funding opportunity supports nonprofits in education, environmental initiatives, medical research, medical care, and human services, primarily in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties, FL, with some consideration for the Appalachian region and other areas.
Application Deadline
Jul 15, 2024
Date Added
Jun 13, 2024
The Batchelor Foundation Grant Program primarily provides support for programmatic grants, with occasional consideration given to capital grants. Donor Name: The Batchelor Foundation State: Florida County: Broward County (FL), Miami-Dade County (FL), Monroe County (FL), Palm Beach County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The highest priority is placed on projects and programs that have clearly defined, targeted outcomes outlined in the nonprofit’s grant proposal. Programs that assist children in the areas of education, health and general well being. Programs that provide shelter, food, and/or medicine to animals. Programs that protect or educate the public regarding the natural environment. Some consideration is given to charitable work provided to homeless programs and veteran services. Grant Period Grants are generally awarded for a one-year grant period. Geographic Region The Batchelor Foundation places highest priority on nonprofits located and providing charitable work in the South Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe. Eligibility Criteria All applicants must be currently recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities and classified as not a private foundation. In addition, the nonprofit must be actively registered with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to solicit funds in Florida. The Foundation does not fund Direct support of individuals. Organizations not qualified as tax-exempt 501(c)(3). Support for start-up organizations. (Consideration is given only to organizations that have been operating at least five (5) years and have $50,000 of revenue for each of the five years immediately preceding the grantees’s submission of the LOI.) Events, festivals, workshops, conferences or concerts. Capacity building, administrative expenses or operating deficits. Political candidates or campaigns. Political or governmental advocacy. Organizations that act as fiscal sponsors for another charity. For more information, visit Batchelor Foundation.
Application Deadline
Jul 19, 2024
Date Added
Jun 11, 2024
The St. Joe Community Foundation accepts grant applications from organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, other than religious or political affiliated organizations whose purpose for the grant is political or religious activities. Donor Name: The St. Joe Community Foundation State: Florida County: Bay County (FL), Walton County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Organizations should be based in Bay and/or Walton County or may be recognized as a County Chapter of a state or national charity serving residents of Bay or Walton County. Focus Areas Nonprofit organizations may submit their applications under one of the four pillars of the Foundation. Supporting Cultural Arts Projects and initiatives essential to cultivating, developing, educating and improving cultural experiences in the community. Strengthening Education Projects and initiatives to improve the educational process or access to education for children/and or adults in the community. Improving Healthcare Projects and initiatives that positively impact the physical and/or mental health and wellness in the community. Protecting the Environment Projects and initiatives that protect, preserve and restore the communities’ natural resources. Funding Information Grants generally range from $1,000 to $50,000. Evaluation Criteria The St Joe Community Foundation, Inc looks for projects in Northwest Florida with a focus, but not a limitation on Bay and Walton counties that promise long-term returns on the quality of life in the region. They look for programs that: Make Northwest Florida an even better place to call home, work toward fundamental improvements in the quality of life, include a plan for measuring success and financial accountability, are structured for sustainable impact, demonstrate a track record for success, or reasonable probability for success and economic sustainability, and leverage support in concert with others to better address the greatest challenges. The St. Joe Community Foundation typically does not fund the following: Administrative or Overhead Costs Grants to be used for Reimbursement Purposes Brick and Mortar Individual Causes For Profit Organizations Political Campaigns. For more information, visit SJCF.
Application Deadline
Aug 7, 2024
Date Added
Jun 10, 2024
Florida Humanities’ Community Project Grants are awarded to nonprofit cultural organizations across Florida to support public humanities programming that strengthens vibrant communities and cultures, promotes civic engagement, sparks thoughtful community dialogue, and reflects on the human experience across the Sunshine State. Donor Name: Florida Humanities State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Florida Humanities’ Community Project Grants support the development and delivery of humanities-based learning experiences, known as public humanities programming. At their core, these grants embody mission to preserve, promote and share the history, literature, culture and personal stories that offer Floridians a better understanding of themselves, their communities and their state. This funding opportunity aims to increase public participation in and access to the humanities by providing relevant, engaging, and meaningful humanities-based programming to all. Programming that fosters connections between different communities or demographic groups, promotes networking and collaboration between institutions and organizations, and links humanities-associated organizations with other community partners and sectors are encouraged. All Community Project Grants MUST Be rooted in the humanities and humanities scholarship Involve humanities scholar(s), community experts, and/or subject area experts in the development and delivery of the proposed project Attract a broad general public audience or target new and/or underserved audiences Be free, or not cost prohibitive for the public to attend Types of Project Community Project Grants Support Florida Humanities encourages innovation and experimentation with new approaches as well as use of time tested formats such as: Media projects including podcasts, film and radio programming Community conversations, forums, and dialogues grounded in the humanities Interpretive exhibits (permanent or traveling, physical or digital) with significant humanities content and accompanying public programming Lectures and presentations grounded in the humanities Reading or film-and-discussion programs; cultural festivals incorporating humanities activities Oral history projects, story-collection and story-sharing programs, and other activities that produce and share knowledge products. Interpretive tours or other types of site- or place-based humanities programming Funding Information Applicants may request up to $10,000 for proposed projects. Grant Period October 1, 2024 – October 1, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applications will be accepted from Florida-based nonprofits and public agencies (including libraries, museums, schools, and tribal governments) and other organizations constituted for nonprofit purposes. Individuals, for-profit organizations and foreign governments/organizations are not eligible to apply. Special consideration may be given to: Small to mid-sized organizations with budgets of less than $1 million Applicants located in a Rural Area of Opportunity Higher education departments (i.e. Department of History), humanities centers, institutes, and programs associated with Florida colleges and universities are eligible to apply for Community Project Grants. Colleges and universities may submit up to three applications from their institution per deadline, however, each application must come from a different department. Although eligible to apply for Community Project Grants, colleges and universities are strongly encouraged to partner with and apply through a local nonprofit organization. For more information, visit Florida Humanities.
Application Deadline
Jul 7, 2024
Date Added
Jun 5, 2024
Orlando Health is accepting letters of intent for its 2025 Community Grant Program to assist in coordinating, enriching and supporting efforts that help promote health and wellness in the community. Donor Name: Orlando Health State: Florida County: Lake County (FL), Orange County (FL), Osceola County (FL), Pinellas County (FL), Seminole County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Orlando Health Community Grant Program is one way Orlando Health invests back into community, providing support for the important work being done in Central Florida and West Florida. These grants will serve to provide resources needed to fill a specific health- or wellness-related need impacting the families in communities. The Orlando Health Community Grant Program will focus mostly on funding initiatives that align with the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment, specifically initiatives that enhance access to care. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible for a grant through the Orlando Health Community Grant Program, an organization must: Be registered and provide documentation of nonprofit status Primarily serve Central Florida (Lake, Orange, Osceola, and/or Seminole counties) or West Florida (Pinellas County) Place emphasis on underserved populations or populations facing health disparities or facing health challenges Address a need identified in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment Submit a proposal for program activities that occur within the grant cycle year of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Agree to quarterly reporting Be able to provide high-level demographic data For more information, visit Orlando Health.
Application Deadline
Jun 14, 2024
Date Added
May 23, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
Jun 14, 2024
Date Added
May 17, 2024
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
Application Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Date Added
May 13, 2024
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]​
Application Deadline
Jun 18, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
May 15, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The Well Together Grant Awards Challenge is an opportunity for the Winter Park Health Foundation to award $50,000 each, to five local non-profit organizations currently serving or poised to serve the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park. Donor Name: Winter Park Health Foundation State: Florida City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For all 30 of the years, the Winter Park Health Foundation has led with innovation, investing in the health and wellbeing of the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park through a creative mix of initiatives, facilities, programs, and grants. To date, WPHF has invested more than 131 million dollars in grant funding to projects and organizations that marry impact and innovation and that create solutions for the ever-changing community health needs. Sparked by the Victory Cup Initiative (VCI) and designed in collaboration with VCI’s leadership, through the Well Together Grant Awards Challenge, the Winter Park Health Foundation will award $300,000 in 2024 among five local non-profit organizations — $50,000 to five organizations that compete in October for their share of an additional $50,000. Who can apply? Eligibility requirements include: A 501c3 non-profit organization. Currently serving or poised to serve the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park. Provide creative, impactful, and innovative solutions focused on Youth Mental Health, Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes, and/or Heart Health. Have a REVIEWED nonprofit search profile on the Central Florida Foundation website. Mandatory attendance at Storytelling Training Sessions. For more information, visit WPHF.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The Aging Adults Program is open to nonprofit organizations whose primary focus is support for aging adults or support for caregivers of aging adults. Donor Name: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida State: Florida County: Baker County (FL), Clay County (FL), Duval County (FL), Nassau County (FL), Putnam County (FL), Saint Johns County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The area is home to a growing population of aging adults, who face special challenges in their later years, as they seek to maintain a high quality of life on limited incomes. These grants focus on direct support for aging adults or support for caregivers of aging adults. Funding Information Grant Size: Up to $15,000. Grant Period October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) status and a 2-year work history. Annual operating budget of $100,000 or above. Located in and serving Duval County, with some limited support available for services in Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Foundation is unable to fund: Athletic associations Fundraising event sponsorships Schools and school-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc) Requests outside the region (must be in: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau or St. Johns counties, with a primary focus on Duval) Programs promoting religious beliefs. For more information, visit CFNF.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The Walter F. Goodnough Trust provides grants to support the rehabilitation of underprivileged disabled children through hospitalization within the state of Florida. Donor Name: Walter F. Goodnough Trust State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Area Health. Funding Information Average grant size: $2,500 to $5,000. Average total giving per year: $15,000. Geographic Limitation Florida. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.
Application Deadline
May 23, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. is proud to announce the 2024-2025 Mini-Grant Competition for Schools. Donor Name: Foundation for New Education Initiatives State: Florida County: Miami-Dade County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Teacher Mini-grant Competition is now open to all pre-K through grade 12 schools, including alternative schools, primary learning centers, and specialized centers. This grant is for special projects and educational tools that promote and enhance innovative and/or creative educational activities which lead to student achievement. Purpose Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. (FNEI), a direct- support organization of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, is sponsoring a mini-grant competition for all Pre-K through grade 12 schools, including alternative schools, primary learning centers, and specialized centers, to fund special projects and educational tools that promote and enhance innovative and/or creative educational activities which lead to student academic achievement. Over $300,000 has been awarded to classroom projects since the inception of this competition. Funding Information Grants in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded to three (3) schools in each of the three (3) Regions. The total amount available District-wide is $27,000. Project Period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Uses of Funds Funds can be used for educational materials, equipment, field trips, entrance fees, bus rentals, and supplies. Target Populations Projects may impact students through an individual classroom activity, school-wide program, or District initiative. Projects may include before- or after-school enrichment programs. For more information, visit FNEI.
Application Deadline
May 24, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The HealthTech Accelerator is a 90-day tech business accelerator exclusively for pre-Series A HealthTech startups focused on Digital Health, Healthcare Services, Health Sustainability and Wellness, Medical Devices and Equipment, Software, Femtech, Augumented Reality, Virtual Reality, PharmacyTech, Wearables and Quantified Self, etc. Donor Name: Tampa Bay Wave State: Florida City: Tampa Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 05/24/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: HealthTech|X is the latest startup focused business accelerator launched by Tampa Bay Wave, a nationally-recognized nonprofit, in partnership with the University of South Florida Research & Innovation, The Florida High Tech Corridor, U.S. Economic Development Corporation and more. Other Wave partnerships include Accenture, hospitals and health systems, healthcare specific VC funds, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Raymond James, and more. Selected companies are not required to relocate for the duration of the program but must plan for on-site participation in Tampa, FL during each of the three blocks of programming. Criteria for Consideration Business built with proprietary technology creating the next-generation of health technology products & solutions Dedicated management of at least two full-time people Ability to travel to Tampa at least 3 times during the 90-day program Proof of market validation Investable and/or scalable business Viable business plan Financial runaway of at least 6-12 months. For more information, visit Tampa Bay Wave.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 15, 2024
This grant provides financial support to animal welfare organizations and government agencies in select Florida counties for initiatives related to sheltering, spaying/neutering, and community education about animal care.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
Date Added
Apr 8, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
Date Added
Apr 2, 2024
The Tourist Development Council Arts, Culture & Heritage (ACH) funding program is administered by the St. Johns Cultural Council pursuant to an agreement with the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. Donor Name: St. Johns Cultural Council State: Florida County: Saint Johns County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The intent of the ACH Grant Program is to increase the positive economic impacts of local tourism by encouraging exemplary arts, culture and heritage programming and supporting enhanced advertising and promotion of these quality tourism opportunities. The purpose of the program to support and enhance St. Johns County as a culturally interesting and vibrant destination, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners has allocated a portion of the Tourist Development Tax to aid in the operations and promotion of arts, cultural, and heritage activities that have – as a main purpose – the attraction of visitors as evidenced by promotion to tourists. A portion of these funds support an Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant program administered by the St. Johns County Cultural Council and supervised by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. Funding recommendations for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grants must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. TDC Arts, Culture and Heritage Grants are available for either Marketing Support or Marketing and Program support. To also receive program support, proposed programs in the application needs to be new or significantly improved existing programs or events. Types of Funding This grant program has two funding options: Out-of-Area Marketing Support This funding is for existing events or year-round programs that are not proposing any changes or improvements to existing programs or events. Program and Marketing Support This funding is for applicants that are planning new or significantly improved programs or events Funding Information Year-round annual expenses or event expenses over $167,000: maximum request equal to 30% of operating expenses or $75,000, whichever is less. Year-round annual expenses or event expenses between $100,000 and $167,000: maximum request equal to 50% of operating expenses or $50,000, whichever is less.  Year-round annual expenses of up to $100,000: maximum request equal to 50% of operating expenses or $50,000, whichever is less. For programs and activities occurring between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Basic Eligibility All applications must meet the following basic eligibility criteria at the time of application: All grant funded activities must occur within St. Johns County. The proposed annual programs or event must be arts, culture or heritage related and have a primary purpose of attracting visitors to St. Johns County, as evidenced by the promotion of the program or event to tourists. Applicants, including for-profit businesses and private institutions of higher education, must be qualified to do business in Florida as evidenced by their Active Status with the Florida Division of Corporations. Municipalities are also eligible to apply. Have a marketing plan that includes out-of-area marketing, defined as follows: Advertising, promotion, publicity and sales activities that take place and are directly targeted to Tourists, which are defined as persons and groups residing outside the following counties: St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, Clay, Duval, and Nassau. Media that reaches audiences of both Tourists and those within St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties is allowable to the extent that the advertising reaches out-of-area. For this, grantees will need to provide a broadcast area, distribution, designated market area, analytics, or other data showing the market reach of the advertiser. The allowable reimbursement amount will be based on a percentage of the documented out of area reach. For example, if you purchase a $1,000 ad with a print publication that has a distribution that is 20% out-of-area, you can request a $200 reimbursement for that expense. Specific Eligibility In addition to meeting basic eligibility above, applicants need to meet additional criteria depending on the type of applicant, the type of funding they are applying for, and the nature of programs or events for which funds are being requested. For more information, visit St. Johns Cultural Council.