Florida Grants

The City of West Park is offering a "Mom and Pop" Small Business Grant to support local businesses within its jurisdiction. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to qualified small businesses, fostering economic stability and growth within the community. The initiative aligns with the city's mission to support its local economy and preserve the unique character of its small business sector. The target beneficiaries for this grant are small businesses located exclusively within the City of West Park. This includes both brick-and-mortar establishments and home-based businesses, with specific provisions for the latter. The grant prioritizes businesses that are not part of national chains, have a gross income of $250,000 or less, and whose owners operate no more than two active businesses. Non-profit agencies are explicitly excluded from eligibility. The primary impact goals of this grant program are to sustain and strengthen the local small business ecosystem. By providing direct financial aid, the City of West Park aims to help these businesses with essential needs such as inventory, supplies, equipment, and marketing. This support is expected to prevent business closures, encourage local entrepreneurship, and contribute to the overall economic well-being of the city's residents. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly defined by its eligibility criteria. Emphasis is placed on truly independent local businesses that demonstrate a need for financial assistance and contribute to the local economy. The restriction on re-application for ten years for previous awardees ensures that the grant reaches a broader range of businesses over time. The inclusion of home-based businesses, with specific uses for the funds, demonstrates a commitment to supporting diverse small business models within the community. Expected outcomes include a more resilient local business community, increased retention of small businesses, and a stimulated local economy. By supporting businesses that might otherwise struggle, the City of West Park anticipates a positive ripple effect, leading to job retention and creation, and maintaining the vibrancy of its commercial districts. The program serves as a strategic tool for the city to directly invest in its local economy, reflecting a theory of change that small, targeted financial interventions can yield significant community-wide economic benefits.

The Florida Department of Health's Sickle Cell Disease Research and Treatment Grant Program aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Florida. This initiative also seeks to advance data collection and analysis to support SCD research. The program's mission is directly aligned with the department's public health goals, focusing on improving health outcomes for a vulnerable population through both direct care and scientific inquiry. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are persons living with sickle cell disease in Florida, along with community-based sickle cell disease medical treatment and research centers operating within the state. The impact goals are to improve healthcare services and foster research that can lead to better treatments and understanding of SCD. This involves supporting existing centers of excellence and developing new ones, ultimately creating a more robust and accessible healthcare infrastructure for SCD patients. The program has two key priority areas: sickle cell disease workforce development and education, and sickle cell disease treatment centers of excellence. These priorities are designed to address both the human capital and infrastructure needs within the SCD care landscape. The grant funds, totaling up to $10 million, can be utilized for a variety of expenses, including personnel, facility upgrades, technology acquisition, and contractual services, all aimed at bolstering these priority areas. Expected outcomes include improved health service utilization, better patient outcomes, and a stronger network of SCD treatment centers across Florida. Projects are required to include impact evaluation plans to measure these changes. The program emphasizes the importance of proposals demonstrating how an applicant's strategic priorities integrate facility enhancement or the creation of new centers, as well as showcasing the organization's experience in securing and managing funding. This ensures that projects are not only well-conceived but also sustainable and capable of delivering measurable results in line with the department's objectives.

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.

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has launched the 2024-2025 Downtown Creative Collaborators Grants (DCCG) program. This program is designed to support projects and events that will take place in Downtown Miami during the fiscal year 2024-2025 (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025). The DDA's mission, as aligned with this grant, is to strengthen Downtown Miami's appeal as a global destination and stimulate demonstrable economic impact within the area through innovative projects and events. The DCCG program targets organizations producing and implementing activations in Downtown Miami. The goal is to benefit the Downtown community by fostering connections, attracting tourism, and providing affordable, family-friendly programming. The program also aims to promote Miami as an international and diverse cultural center, a culinary destination, and an innovation hub, while also highlighting its rich history, art, culture, and natural resources. Funding priorities for the DCCG include activating outdoor venues, creating community-building opportunities, offering family-friendly programming, promoting Miami as a global city, providing cultural and historic education, raising public transportation awareness, and offering free or discounted projects and events. The grant specifically encourages content that features the communities, history, and natural resources in Miami-Dade County. Priority will be given to projects that clearly and visibly state free or discounted admissions for area residents, families, and students in their marketing and promotional materials. Expected outcomes include a measurable economic impact in Downtown Miami, increased appeal of the area as a global destination, enhanced community engagement, and greater awareness and ridership of Downtown Miami's multimodal transportation options. By supporting diverse and innovative projects, the DDA aims to further establish Downtown Miami as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, entertainment, and innovation, contributing to the overall strategic development and economic growth of the city center. Grant awards can range from $5,000.00 up to $50,000.00, and applicants must secure additional funding commitments, as the DCCG cannot be the sole funding source.

This funding opportunity supports cultural projects, programs, or exhibitions in Florida, aimed at individuals and organizations that align with the state's cultural objectives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Florida for a variety of program activities, including performances, exhibits, and educational events.

This program provides financial support for the renovation, construction, or acquisition of facilities dedicated to various arts and cultural activities in Florida.

This funding program provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies in Florida to create and improve firearms safety training for the public, promoting safe handling and usage of firearms.

This program provides financial support to local governments, tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Florida to improve urban forestry initiatives and expand community tree canopies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, non-profits, and other organizations in Florida for the development and maintenance of motorized recreational trails and related facilities.

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

This program provides matching funds to cultural organizations to strengthen their operational resources and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support for the planning and initial implementation of high-quality charter schools in Florida, targeting new and established operators, particularly those in underserved areas.

The National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program is investing $50 million in the Gulf Futures Challenge to fund projects addressing critical challenges in the Gulf region. The Challenge aims to discover and promote innovative and transformative solutions by leveraging the talent and knowledge of the Gulf's people. The competition focuses on three main areas: energy transition, environmental change along the coast, and healthy and resilient communities. Up to ten finalists will receive up to $1 million in project development support, with two finalists awarded $20 million each to implement their solutions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state, local, and tribal governments, and academic institutions from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, with projects located within 100 miles of the Gulf coastline. The registration deadline is August 20, 2024, and the application deadline is September 20, 2024.

This program provides financial support to rural nonprofit and governmental organizations in select Southern states for presenting touring artists across various disciplines, including film, performing arts, and visual arts.

The Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program is designed to foster success and sustainability among small businesses. The program's core structure involves a 12-week series of comprehensive workshops focused on helping participants craft new business and marketing plans. This initiative aims to serve as a vital support resource for entrepreneurs, aligning with a mission to strengthen the local economy through business capacity expansion and enhanced resilience. Upon successful completion of the workshops, participants become eligible to apply for $10,000 grants. The program primarily targets small businesses needing structured support and financial assistance to grow. Specifically, 25 businesses will be selected to participate in the full program and receive grant awards upon completion. An additional 10 businesses will participate in the workshop series only, with potential eligibility for grants if extra funds become available. The primary impact goal is to propel these businesses toward success and sustainability, resulting in tangible expansion of business capacity and increased resilience against economic challenges. Program selection and awards are determined by a committee using specific criteria that define the priorities and focus areas. Priority is given to businesses located in low-to-moderate income areas, ensuring the program reaches historically underserved parts of the city. Additionally, the selection process prioritizes representation across multiple sectors and assesses business readiness and the potential impact of program participation. These priorities suggest a strategic focus on equitable economic development and maximizing the return on investment through supporting ready and impactful enterprises. The expected outcomes include the expansion of business capacity and increased resilience for the 25 selected grant recipients. Measurable results are tied to the completion of the 12-week workshop series and the application/disbursement of the $10,000 grants. While the provided text does not explicitly detail a "Foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change," the program's design—providing intensive training followed by significant financial investment—implies a theory of change where targeted educational support combined with capital infusion is the mechanism for achieving business growth and sustained success. Applications close on May 21st at 5 PM, and selection notifications are expected in late June.

The City of Orlando is offering a matching grant program, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, for schools and non-profit organizations to fund youth programs that enhance academic achievement, reduce crime, and promote safe communities, with funds being used for educational, athletic, civic engagement, or mentoring opportunities, excluding certain expenses like computers, office equipment, and in-school programs.

The Mayor’s Matching Grant program, funded by the City of Orlando, offers $500 to $5,000 in matched funding to neighborhood organizations for projects that enhance the neighborhood, such as beautification, crime prevention, and sustainability, with the aim to address community needs and improve quality of life.

Project Title: Habitat Conservation and Improvement for the federally endangered Smalls milkpea and candidate species sand flax at U.S. Army Garrison Miami, Homestead/SOCSOUTH Site, Homestead, Florida.A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipients CESU Master Agreement.Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%.Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $50,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years for a total project cost of $210,000 (base + four follow-on periods).NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 2684a: Agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training, testing, and operations, UAI Part 5101, Version 4 dated 25 Jan 2017, revised July 2018. Re-Delegation of Authority in10 U.S.C 2684a.Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding. Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives NOTE: At this time, we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time. Submission of Your Statement of InterestStatements of Interest are due by 12:00 P.M., Central Time, on 15 July 2024.Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to: Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected] CrawleyProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected] you for your interest in our Cooperative Agreements Program.

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.