Creag Foundation Grants for Florida Innovation
Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and social issues can apply for Creag Foundation’s invitation-only funding. Programs tackling community development, health, environment, safety, or related needs in new ways may be considered, and fisheries or coastal organizations with creative human-services components may be eligible after submitting a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Environment Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Florida 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, welfare, or environmental programs can seek up to US $15,000 for direct services and enrichment activities. Focused on children’s development and wellbeing, the Dan Paul Foundation supports projects like early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, clean air and water education, and refugee enrichment, which may include fisheries-related youth initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Fisheries
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Florida early-stage social impact organizations with up to US $300,000 over three years to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities. Independent nonprofits and impact-first for-profits in fisheries or related sectors may be eligible if they operate in priority geographies and can demonstrate measurable, scalable impact beyond a single place.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Florida nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and propose innovative, early-stage solutions that improve reach and efficiency of services, with year-round applications starting via a brief LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, museums, or science programming, especially for youth, can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established organizations, and Florida groups with strong arts education or STEAM initiatives may be competitive applicants.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability in Florida and other eligible regions can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related entities serving urban low-income children and youth.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Fisheries Conservation Funding from Munson Foundation
Environmental nonprofits working on fisheries and marine resource conservation in Florida and eastern North America can seek project funding, typically US $10,000 - US $40,000, for restricted, match-required work. The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation prioritizes fisheries, South Florida ecosystems, and related conservation efforts, with most grants requiring 1:1 match and full board giving participation.
The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Florida Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Florida communities where PNC has a significant presence can seek funding for early childhood education and community economic development initiatives. Grants from PNC Foundation help support programs for young children, affordable housing, small business support, job training, arts and culture, and revitalization of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, which may benefit fisheries-dependent communities.
PNC Foundation
Florida Community Programs Funding via Roche
Nonprofit charities in Florida working on humanitarian aid, health, environmental education, or community programs can access funding through Roche for high-quality, sustainable projects. Grants from Roche help Florida organizations that can engage local affiliates and employees, especially in youth services, disaster relief, primary health care, and environmental initiatives that may intersect with fisheries-related work.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Florida nonprofits and NGOs providing health, education, or disaster relief services to marginalized communities worldwide can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation. Grants support efforts such as healthcare access, disease prevention, child and women’s health, literacy, and humanitarian aid in eligible countries, which include the U.S., and may benefit fisheries communities through broader social services.
Semnani Family Foundation
Florida Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations funding charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work can apply for support from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, with funded activities carried out in the U.S. With a mission to strengthen broad-impact programs, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Florida fisheries and related nonprofits with potential project and program funding.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Fisheries
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief work, including in Florida. With a mission to empower disadvantaged individuals, Gupta Family Foundation provides annual and multi-year grants to smaller, founder-led organizations worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Florida Sea Grant Support for Fisheries Research
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Graduate students in Florida researching marine fisheries biology, ecology, habitat, or management can receive up to US $5,000 to support their work. With a mission to enhance coastal and ocean resources, Florida Sea Grant provides Florida fisheries researchers with funding and opportunities to share their findings through the Sea Grant network and Guy Harvey Foundation.
Florida Sea Grant
Hansen Family Foundation Environmental Grants in Florida
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on environmental, animal welfare, education, humanitarian, or arts and culture projects in Florida and beyond can apply for Hansen Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $10,000. Eligible organizations must have budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% to be considered.
Hansen Family Foundation
Florida Fisheries Conservation Funding via Munson Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations focused on marine resource conservation and fisheries in Florida can access funding through the Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation, with typical awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $40,000. Grants support natural resource conservation in eastern North America and the Caribbean Basin, with site-specific priorities in South Florida ecosystems and Alabama.
The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Florida seeking to share their impact stories can apply for the Storytelling Grant, which provides more than US $50,000 to enhance mission-driven storytelling and communications. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports work in conservation, preservation, education, and wellness, so fisheries-related wildlife conservation organizations may be eligible.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Florida Conservation Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Robinson Foundation provides Florida 501(c)(3) organizations with single-year support for programs in nature and wildlife conservation, animal welfare, disaster relief, education, poverty relief, and related services. Eligible nonprofits must serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line, be active for more than three years, and demonstrate tangible, meaningful impact from requested funding.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships; organizations must engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work. Focused on community impact, Insperity invites eligible charities, including those with fisheries-related outreach, to request support once per year.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Florida Environment
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Florida environmental and community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support work in conservation, community services, and peacebuilding. Organizations whose fisheries or marine programs advance environmental protection or community well-being may be eligible to apply under this broad, future-focused grant opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment in Florida communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities may be eligible for this funding. The Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes projects within 30 miles of its manufacturing communities that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Florida Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to strengthen community-serving nonprofits, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Florida organizations with funding for museums, cultural programs, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and community services. IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, including those with fisheries-related environmental or wildlife initiatives, can request US $1,000 - US $20,000, with spring and fall award rounds each year.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support programs in Florida and beyond. Funding may benefit organizations addressing hunger, shelter, financial literacy, workforce readiness, neighborhood revitalization, or arts access and education, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Florida
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help organizations, including those with fisheries-related education or conservation work, fund one-year initiatives through an annual October–March application cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Coldwater Fisheries Grants for Nonprofits from Trout Unlimited
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Florida nonprofit organizations focused on conservation, preservation, and restoration of coldwater fisheries can apply for Trout Unlimited’s Stanley Weber Projects Fund, offering up to US $5,000. Projects that enhance coldwater habitats, educate the public, leverage matching funds, involve volunteers or youth, or support capital improvements may be especially competitive.
Trout Unlimited, Inc.
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Fisheries
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Florida working on youth, food security, housing, or environmental programs may be eligible for the True Inspiration Awards, which fund community-impact projects. Chick Fil A Foundation offers US $30,000 - US $350,000 for initiatives that support underserved youth, families, and environmental stewardship, which can include fisheries-related education or conservation work.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Florida Sea Grant Support for Fisheries Students
Applications due Jun 12, 2027
Full-time students at Florida universities conducting marine or fisheries-related research can apply for the Aylesworth Scholarship, which provides approximately $2,500 per semester for ocean science studies. Funded by Florida Sea Grant and partners, this career award supports continued progress toward degrees in fields such as fisheries, marine biology, and oceanography.
Florida Sea Grant
Recreational Fisheries Travel Funding from GCFI
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Graduate students focused on social, economic, ecological, or management aspects of recreational fisheries can receive US $1,500 to attend the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute conference. Focused on fisheries, Gulf and Caribbean Fishing Institute invites Florida and wider Gulf and Caribbean students to apply for this travel and research-support scholarship.
Gulf and Caribbean Fishing Institute