Florida Youth Grants

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community organizations for initiatives that address community needs and promote positive impact in areas where the company operates.

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

This program provides unrestricted funding to community-focused nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets, supporting initiatives in youth education, storytelling, and community engagement.

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in designated regions, focusing on youth development, military and veterans support, hunger and nutrition, and basic human needs.

This grant provides funding for community-based projects in Tampa that enhance public safety, improve quality of life, and foster collaboration between residents and the police department.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Volusia and Flagler counties, helping them enhance community enrichment and social support initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Southwest Florida that support the well-being of children, adults, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and animals through various humanitarian efforts.

This program provides up to $10,000 in funding to small nonprofit organizations in Central Florida that support youth-focused initiatives in areas like arts, education, health and wellness, and homelessness.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Marion County, Florida, to promote and enhance the local cultural landscape through artistic projects and programming.

This grant provides support to local nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of children, families, and military service members in specific counties where American Airlines operates.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil 2024–2025 Emerging Writer Fellowship is a grant program designed to support early-career fiction writers based in New York City. The Center for Fiction's mission, though not explicitly detailed in its entirety, aligns with fostering literary talent and providing crucial support to emerging voices in fiction. This fellowship specifically addresses a critical need for developmental opportunities for writers who are at an early stage in their careers and have not yet received significant recognition or traditional publishing contracts. The program directly supports the literary arts and contributes to the cultural landscape of New York City by nurturing its writing community. The primary target beneficiaries of this fellowship are emerging fiction writers residing in any of the five boroughs of New York City. These individuals are defined as those who have not yet published a novel or short story collection with a major or independent publisher, nor are they currently under contract for such a work. While prior publication in magazines, literary journals, or online is acceptable, it is not a prerequisite. The impact goal is to empower these writers by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and exposure necessary to develop their craft, revise their manuscripts, and connect with industry professionals, thereby helping them achieve major recognition for their work. The program prioritizes supporting writers whose work demonstrates promise of excellence, focusing on those in the early stages of their careers who lack the support needed for significant recognition. Key focuses include providing financial relief through a $5,000 grant, offering professional editorial mentorship to refine manuscripts, and granting access to a dedicated Writers Studio. Furthermore, the fellowship emphasizes professional networking opportunities through monthly dinners with editors, authors, and agents, and public readings to build a writer's profile. Expected outcomes include the professional development of the fellows, marked by revised and improved manuscripts, expanded professional networks, and increased visibility within the literary community. Measurable results could include the number of fellows who secure publishing contracts post-fellowship, the quality of their revised manuscripts, the success of their public readings, and the overall trajectory of their careers as fiction writers. While the document does not explicitly state the foundation's full strategic priorities or theory of change, it implies a belief that direct financial support, professional guidance, dedicated writing space, and networking opportunities are crucial catalysts for emerging writers to overcome barriers to entry and achieve success in the competitive publishing world.

Florida Humanities invites public libraries and library systems to apply for funding to host English for Families, a multi-week series of interactive classes. This program is designed for adults and children (ages 6-12) to develop English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading. The foundation's mission, though not explicitly stated as "strategic priorities and theory of change," aligns with promoting literacy and cultural understanding within the state. This program contributes to that broader mission by addressing a critical need for language proficiency among Florida residents. The target beneficiaries for the English for Families program are individuals whose native language is not English (ESOL), specifically adults and school-age children (ages 6-12). The primary impact goal is to develop the literacy skills of the whole family, laying a path to success at work and school. This holistic approach recognizes that language proficiency for both children and adults is crucial for overall family well-being and community integration. The program's priorities and focuses include improving language proficiency through essential reading strategies for school-age children to achieve success in the classroom, while also developing adults’ basic language skills. The program emphasizes interactive learning and can be delivered either in-person or virtually, ensuring accessibility. Selected libraries are required to host at least two series of 10 sessions each, demonstrating a commitment to sustained educational engagement. Expected outcomes and measurable results include improved English vocabulary and literacy skills for both adults and children. The program aims to increase language proficiency, leading to greater success in academic and professional settings. While specific metrics are not provided in the description, the focus on "developing literacy skills of the whole family, laying a path to success at work and school" implies that improvements in these areas would be the desired and ultimately measurable results. The program is developed in partnership with the Orange County Library System (OCLS), which suggests a well-structured curriculum designed to achieve these outcomes.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties to support projects that enhance community capacity, economic opportunity, education, and overall community well-being.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

This funding opportunity supports community-led health initiatives in Miami-Dade County, Florida, focusing on improving health outcomes for chronic conditions and maternal/child health through local partnerships and resources.

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida with limited budgets, helping them strengthen their operations or develop community-focused programs.