Auto Club Group Foundation Safety Grants in Florida
Local governments and other public or nonprofit entities in Florida can seek funding for traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy initiatives. With a mission to create lasting safety and education solutions, Auto Club Group Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $15,000 grants within its 14-state and 2-territory service area.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Franklin's Friends Animal Welfare Grants in Florida
Local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies in Central Florida can receive funding for dog and cat sheltering, rescue, spay/neuter, and community education projects. Franklin's Friends provides Florida animal welfare organizations with rigorously reviewed, mission-aligned grants restricted to proposed uses, offering an additional income source for agencies serving Brevard, Hillsborough, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Volusia Counties.
Franklin's Friends
South Arts Grants for Florida Arts Organizations
Florida local government arts units and other eligible arts nonprofits can access funding for staff and board professional development through South Arts. These grants support conferences, workshops, and organization-wide training, covering travel, registration, and consultant fees. Organizations must be based in South Arts’ nine-state region, have budgets under $500,000, and provide a dollar-for-dollar cash match; awards are up to US $1,000.
South Arts, Inc.
Florida Civic Engagement Funding via Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Local governments and other eligible entities in rural Florida working on civic engagement and education can seek project funding through the Trust for Civic Life’s Civic Experiment Grant, supported by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Grants up to US $25,000 back nonpartisan, community-led programs that spark civic participation and build long-lasting local civic infrastructure.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
Public Humanities Funding from Florida Humanities
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Florida-based nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal governments can seek up to US $10,000 to support public humanities projects that explore history, literature, culture, and civic life. With a mission to strengthen community understanding, Florida Humanities Council provides Florida civic and cultural programs with 12-month project funding, prioritizing small and mid-sized, rural, and underserved communities.
Florida Humanities Council
Florida Impact Litigation Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation can apply for the Impact Fund’s recoverable grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000 for out-of-pocket litigation costs. Florida local governments working with counsel on economic, environmental, racial, or social justice cases that benefit communities facing systemic oppression may be eligible partners in such efforts.
The Impact Fund
Water Supply Infrastructure Grants for Governments via DEP
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Local governments and nonstate entities in Florida can apply for Florida Department of Environmental Protection grants to develop alternative water supply projects. Funding supports regional initiatives such as reclaimed water systems, aquifer recharge, and water conservation, with priority for areas of greatest need and projects offering the greatest overall benefit.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Grants in Florida
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Florida local governments and public entities can receive funding to implement stormwater treatment, green infrastructure, groundwater protection, septic-to-sewer, and nonpoint source pollution education projects in Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection supports shovel-ready efforts that reduce nutrient pollution in impaired waterbodies through Section 319(h) Clean Water Act and State Water-Quality Assistance Grants.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Infrastructure Resilience Grants for Florida Governments via DEP
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Counties, municipalities, and eligible special districts in Florida can seek funding for infrastructure projects that address risks identified in local government vulnerability assessments. Focused on water resource management and ecosystem resilience, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection supports projects that mitigate flooding and storm surge risks to water supplies and water resources through its Resilient Florida – Implementation Grants.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida DEP Support for Local Resilience Planning
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Florida counties and municipalities planning resilience projects in Florida can receive funding for vulnerability assessments of critical assets and related planning efforts. Florida Department of Environmental Protection provides Florida local governments with Resilient Florida – Planning Grants, with water management districts also eligible to support the Florida Flood Hub’s data and research needs.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Grants in Florida
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Local governments, universities, and nonprofit organizations in Florida can seek funding to improve water quality by upgrading wastewater, stormwater, and septic systems. Florida Department of Environmental Protection supports projects in impaired or priority waterbodies that reduce nutrient loads, are cost-effective, demonstrate readiness, and may include sewer connections, treatment facility upgrades, or enhanced onsite systems.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Accessibility Funding from South Arts
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Local governments and other 501(c)(3) arts-focused organizations in Florida can use these micro-grants to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. With a mission to expand arts access, South Arts provides $500 - $2,500 for accessibility improvements in programming, communications, and facilities across its Southeast service region.
South Arts, Inc.
Self-Help Housing Funding for Nonprofits from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Government and private nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Tribes in Florida can receive funding to provide technical assistance for mutual self-help housing construction in rural areas. With a mission to strengthen rural communities, USDA: Rural Development offers grants to supervise very-low- and low-income families building their own homes and to recruit and support participating households and partner organizations.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Health Impact Recognition Funding from Florida Blue Foundation
Applications due Oct 7, 2026
Florida 501(c)(3) organizations and units of local government with proven health-related programs or services can receive up to US $525,000 in Sapphire Awards recognition funding. With a mission to honor exemplary community health work, Florida Blue Foundation highlights transformational partnerships, innovation, leadership, measurable impact, and alignment with priorities like improving health, food security, and mental well-being.
Florida Blue Foundation
Shooting Sports Education Grants for Governments via NRA Foundation
Applications due Oct 22, 2026
Local government entities and other eligible nonprofits in Florida can seek US $3,000 - US $5,000 from The NRA Foundation to support shooting sports education and safety programs. Focused on firearms safety, marksmanship, and related public service activities, this funding can help civic and public agencies expand community shooting sports and hunting safety initiatives.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Florida Civic Programs Funding via Florida Humanities
Letter of inquiry due Nov 5, 2026
Florida-based nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal governments can seek up to US $10,000 to create public programs on environmental humanities and community-environment relationships. With a mission to expand humanities access, Florida Humanities Council provides Florida civic and cultural groups with support for collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects that engage residents in environmental heritage and local issues.
Florida Humanities Council
Marine Turtle Conservation Funding from Sea Turtle Conservancy
Applications due Nov 14, 2026
Florida coastal local governments, Florida-based nonprofits, and education or research institutions can apply for Sea Turtle Conservancy’s competitive grants to support sea turtle conservation, research, or education projects. Funding supports activities that preserve Florida’s marine turtles, advance recovery plans, and address goals of the Marine Turtle Protection Program through on-the-ground work, studies, and public education.
Sea Turtle Conservancy
Community Foundation Support for Florida Communities
Applications due Dec 19, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Palm Beach or Martin County residents in Florida can apply for Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ summer program grants, with awards up to US $75,000 for one-year projects. Funding supports capacity building, youth education, economic opportunity, and thriving community initiatives, which may benefit local government-partnered civic and community programs.
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Parks Grants in Florida
Applications due Jan 19, 2027
Local governments and eligible nonprofit environmental organizations in Florida can receive funding to acquire parks, open space, beaches, greenways, and other natural areas that support outdoor recreation and resource protection. Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Forever program helps implement local comprehensive plans and encourages matching funds, public-private partnerships, and conservation-focused land acquisition projects.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Specialty Crop Project Grants from FDACS
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Florida nonprofits, producer groups, universities, agencies, and related organizations can seek funding for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, education, marketing, or access improvements. Local governments in Florida may be eligible when projects benefit the broader specialty crop industry rather than a single business or product.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
South Arts Support for Southern Arts Organizations
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Nonprofit or governmental arts presenting organizations in Florida and the broader South Arts region can receive up to US $1,000 for staff or guest artist travel and professional development. South Arts provides funding for conferences, festivals, workshops, virtual trainings, and planning meetings, with priority for BIPOC-, LGBTQIA+-, and disability-led organizations and projects engaging these artists.
South Arts, Inc.
Florida Civic Education Funding via Florida Department of Education
Applications due Apr 27, 2027
High schools, district career centers or colleges, charter technical career colleges, Florida College System institutions, and other registered apprenticeship sponsors in Florida can apply for the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant to establish, operate, or expand apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs. This Florida Department of Education funding may benefit local government–connected education and workforce initiatives.
Florida Department of Education
Southern Partners Fund Grants for Florida Organizing
Applications due May 6, 2027
Southern rural grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations in Florida working on community organizing and justice-focused advocacy can seek general or project support through the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Southern Partners Fund provides Florida civic engagement and education groups with resources to build local leadership, strengthen rural communities, and advance social, economic, and environmental justice across the Southeast.
Southern Partners Fund
Fish & Wildlife Foundation Support for Florida Shooting Sports
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Florida local government agencies, colleges, universities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Fish & Wildlife Foundation to support public hunting lands and shooting sports. Grants of US $1,000 - US $75,000 may fund land conservation, access improvements, safety education, youth hunting, and competitive shooting or archery programs statewide.
Fish & Wildlife Foundation Of Florida Inc
Cultural Facility Construction Grants from Florida Department
Applications due Jul 10, 2027
Florida public entities and Florida nonprofit arts organizations can receive up to US $500,000 for bricks-and-mortar construction, renovation, or acquisition of cultural facilities used at least 85% for arts programming. With a mission to support cultural infrastructure, Florida Department of State: Arts and Culture helps strengthen facilities for music, theater, dance, museums, and related disciplines across Florida.
Florida Department of State: Arts and Culture
National Park Service Grants for Florida Ecosystem Studies
Applications due Dec 31, 2027
Universities, tribes, governments, and conservation partners conducting environmental conservation and ecosystem research can access funding through cooperative agreements that include Florida through the National Park Service’s CESU network. Focused on applied research, technical assistance, and education, these master agreements may support local government agencies participating in CESU regions covering Florida’s natural and cultural resources.
US Department of the Interior: National Park Service (NPS)