Florida Private Grants

Florida Humanities invites public libraries and library systems to apply for funding to host English for Families, a multi-week series of interactive classes for adults and children (ages 6-12) that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading. Donor Name: Florida Humanities State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The goal of the program is to develop the literacy skills of the whole family, laying a path to success at work and school. The program can be delivered either in-person or via a virtual platform. Selected libraries will be required to host at least two series of 10 sessions each (meeting either once a week for ten weeks or twice a week for five weeks). Developed in partnership with the Orange County Library System (OCLS), English for Families is designed to specifically improve the language proficiency of individuals whose native language is not English (ESOL) by providing essential reading strategies needed for school-age children to achieve success in the classroom while also developing adults’ basic language skills.  English for Families is supported in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Funding Information Requests may not exceed $8,000. Up to four libraries will be selected to host programming between July 2024 and May 2025. Eligibility Criteria Florida public libraries and library systems are eligible to apply. A friends group, library association, foundation, city or county government, or municipality may apply on behalf of a library or library system. Individuals, for-profit organizations, and foreign governments/organizations are not eligible for funding. Fiscal sponsors are ineligible to apply. Up to 4 libraries will be funded for 2024-2025. Program Requirements Libraries should have all of the following requirements to host the program:  A community meeting space with a projector and screen or access to a digital meeting platform to host programming  A qualified instructor and a library staff member or volunteer to facilitate programming. The instructor should be a certified English language instructor or have at least two years of professional teaching experience in literacy or similar field. The instructor can be a staff member or volunteer at the library if they have the proper qualifications. Florida Humanities does not provide an instructor for the program.  A registration platform to recruit and register participants  Recommended: A community partner or agency to assist with participant recruitment (i.e. school system, literacy coalition, community center) For more information, visit Florida Humanities.

The Uyeno Foundation provides grant funding to support the efforts of local nonprofits serving the needs of people with mental health challenges in the Southwest Florida area. Donor Name: The Uyeno Foundation State: Florida County: Collier County (FL), Lee County (FL), Palm Beach County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Uyeno Foundation believes that by funding initiatives that promote positive mental health through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, they can attain the vision of a community without barriers to access to mental health support services, regardless of income or ability to pay. This grant opportunity is available only to organizations that are providing mental health support services. The Uyeno Foundation is currently offering grant opportunities to organizations that are providing mental health support services. Organizations must be focused on serving individuals and families with prevention, intervention, treatment, or education for mental health-related illnesses. The purpose of this grant is to assist qualified 501©3 nonprofit organizations accomplish the work they are doing in the Lee, Collier, and Palm Beach Counties. Eligibility Criteria  Must be a not for profit 501©3 or other eligible not for profit organization Agency must provide mental health services in at least one of the following counties: Lee, Collier, Palm Beach Agency must provide direct services to clients Agency must have a non-discrimination policy The Uyeno Foundation reserves the right to deny applicants which have previously received grant funds from the Uyeno Foundation and have not complied with the terms of the grant contract. For more information, visit The Uyeno Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Florida counties to launch impactful programs and projects in areas like health, education, and the environment, with a focus on regional priorities such as affordable housing and mental health.

Peacock Foundation, Inc. provides grant support to nonprofit organizations in Florida for specific projects and general operations in areas including children/youth, elderly, programs for people with disabilities, arts for educational purposes, environmental education, health/hospitals, medical research, and human services. However, the foundation does not fund capital campaigns, construction or renovation projects, deficit financing or debt reduction, conferences or festivals, fundraising events or advertising, special events or athletic events, individuals, lobbying to influence legislation, or religious organizations unless engaged in a significant project benefiting the entire community.

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation offers grants to local nonprofits for projects in health, arts, civic development, education, and environment, with a preference for initiatives addressing affordable housing, mental health, and water quality & access to green spaces.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in South Florida to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and low- to moderate-income communities.