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Funding Resources Featured Funding Opportunities Florida Blue Foundation: Another Funding Opportunity Available
The Florida Blue Foundation recently refreshed its strategic plan, and updated objectives and focus areas. We will prioritize our resources to improve the health outcomes of Floridians, while aligning our efforts with community needs and serving as a thought leader and trusted partner in our communities.
Through three new strategic Drivers of Health, we believe we are firmly positioned to make a difference in the health of individuals and communities in Florida through our philanthropic resources. The Foundation will focus its funding priorities on these three areas that have a significant impact on the health of Floridians: Food Security, Health Equity and Mental Well-Being. As we look at the magnitude of the challenges presented by COVID-19, we will stay focused on the individuals, families and communities in need, even more so, after this pandemic.
The latest grant opportunity is in the Health Equity program area. Click on the link below for information, guidelines and the link to submit a Health Equity Health Equity
Deadline to submit: September 30, 2020, 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
To learn more about both grant opportunities, visit the Florida Blue Foundation.
Leon Cares Social Services funds health and human service programs for which County participation is mandated by the State of Florida and awards grants to local service providers who demonstrate successful prevention and intervention strategies that serve to reduce these costly mandates. The services are delivered in such a way that they preserve and encourage the individual's dignity and sense of self-worth as well as the dignity and self-worth of those who provide the services. This grant opportunity may award up to $20,000 for qualified nonprofit organizations. Grant application opens on August 17th. Read more. Grantmakers for Girls of Color Girls and young women of color live at the intersections of sexism, racism, and other forms of oppression that prevent their full participation in our country’s future. Yet new research is helping us to better understand the barriers they face, while opening up new pathways for partnership and shared progress. While we are now pausing review of new fund inquiries until mid-August, all organizations that meet the qualifications are invited to submit an interest form for consideration for an invitation to apply for a grant. For more information on the criteria to apply to the fund please see our G4GC Love is Healing COVID-19 Response Fund FAQ. Visit Grantmakers for Girls of Color website for more information. PPP Nonprofit Loan Forgiveness Comes Early Source: Nonprofit Charity In a 34-page interim final rule (IFR) issued in consultation with Treasury, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) addresses a number of issues related to the PPP, which was created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide forgivable loans to small businesses, not-for-profits, and certain other entities hurt by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated government-imposed quarantines. Specifically, the new interim final rule makes revisions to previous guidance to reflect the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which became law on June 5 and made significant changes to the PPP, most notably:
2020 Technology Innovation Awards: Awarding $10,000 Does your nonprofit have a technology related project idea that will advance your mission? The Technology Innovation Awards recognize nonprofit organizations that have plans to positively impact their communities and change lives, through innovative technology projects. Tech Forward will grant $10,000 to nonprofits to help implement these technologies. Deadline to apply is July 24, 2020 Read more about the eligibility requirements and how to apply here.
Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) 2020-2021 Request For Proposals Contingent upon the receipt of federal funding, Volunteer Florida is pleased to announce the availability of 2020-2021 Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant funding. Proposals are due August 13, 2020. Volunteer Florida’s VGF program helps organizations to more effectively recruit, manage, support and retain skills-based volunteers. Skills-based volunteering is a strategic type of volunteerism that expands the impact of community organizations by engaging professionals from all industries, matching their experience, talents and education with the needs of nonprofits. Visit https://www.volunteerflorida.org/grants/
Mellon Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports a wide range of initiatives to strengthen the humanities, arts, higher education, and cultural heritage. Organizations in those fields can consult descriptions of the Foundation's areas of grantmaking to determine whether a project fits within the Foundation's programmatic interests and priorities. Learn more.
GrantStation Insider for Nonprofit PRO: Opportunities Related to the COVID- 19 Pandemic As nonprofits are forced to navigate uncharted waters due to myriad challenges brought on by COVID-19, NonProfit PRO has partnered with GrantStation to share available grant funding opportunities for nonprofits in four categories: COVID-19, national, regional and federal. And they'll update these funding opportunities on a weekly basis. View the list here.
$1.7 Billion in Cash, Debt Committed To Stabilize Nonprofits Five foundations have committed to increase their payouts $1.7 billion within the next three years — mostly through issuing debt versus spending from endowments — to help stabilize nonprofits impacted by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and social injustice. The foundations participating in today’s announcement, followed by their anticipated commitment, are:
CRA Now Accepting Grant Submissions The City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has authorized $385,000 to help fund the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Promotional & Special Event Grants and the Large Event Grant Programs. The Greater Frenchtown/Southside (GFS) and Downtown (DT) Promotional/Special Event Grant Program has been approved for a total of $85,000 with $50,000 allocated for the GFS District and $35,000 allocated for the DT District. The FY2020 GFS, FY2021 GFS and FY2021 DT Large Event Grant Programs have been approved for $100,000, respectively. Events of the four programs must take place within the applicable CRA District for which the application is submitted. Learn more information about the CRA grant and submission. The Florida Blue Foundation recently refreshed its strategic plan, and updated objectives and focus areas. We will prioritize our resources to improve the health outcomes of Floridians, while aligning our efforts with community needs and serving as a thought leader and trusted partner in our communities.
Through three new strategic Drivers of Health, we believe we are firmly positioned to make a difference in the health of individuals and communities in Florida through our philanthropic resources. The Foundation will focus its funding priorities on these three areas that have a significant impact on the health of Floridians: Food Security, Health Equity and Mental Well-Being. As we look at the magnitude of the challenges presented by COVID-19, we will stay focused on the individuals, families and communities in need, even more so, after this pandemic.
Click on the link below for information, guidelines and the link to submit an application to any of the four funding priorities under Mental Well-Being:
Deadline to submit: July 22, 2020, 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Application Clarification Conference Calls for:
Opioids & Substance Abuse- Intervention
Opioids & Substance Abuse- Prevention
1) June 16, 2020 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)2) June 17, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) Application Clarification Conference Calls for:
Mental Well-Being for Children and Families
Mental Well-Being: Loneliness
1) June 17, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
2) June 17, 2020 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Eastern Time)
All clarification conference calls are Eastern Time (ET). To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-882-3610. The pass code is 2871940#.
Applications for Food Security and Health Equity will be available later this summer. Be watching the Florida Blue Foundation website and emails like this for details and deadlines.
National Endowment for Humanities has 39 grant opportunities. NEH offers a variety of grant programs to individuals and organizations that do the highest quality work to promote the humanities. Grants range from capacity building to research and development. Visit their website for more information. Need help with applying for the Payroll Protection Plan? Then contact a fellow nonprofit organization, Florida Community Loan Fund for assistance. https://fclf.org/paycheck-protection-program The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides potentially forgivable loans for nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees. We are pleased to announce that Florida Community Loan Fund (FCLF) is partnering with the Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) with the capacity to bring up to $10 million in PPP loans to Florida nonprofit organizations. This partnership brings together FCLF’s knowledge and experience with lending to Florida nonprofits, and CRF's experience as an SBA-qualified lender. Florida nonprofit organizations can now apply for an SBA Paycheck Protection Program loan through FCLF’s nonprofit SBA lending partner, CRF. Important to note:
The Red Backpack Fund - Sara Blakely Foundation
Thank you for your interest in The Red Backpack Fund. The first round of applications were open from April 6 at 12pm ET through April 12 at 11:59pm ET. Final grant recipients will be notified by the week of May 11. Each month, we will accept additional applications. The portal will open for applications again on May 4, June 1, July 6, and August 3. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. This grant is the perfect opportunity for organizations that serve "women and girls" and provide programs for entrepreneurship. For more information, visit https://www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund/ Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC)
The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) is a collective of funders, activists and community leaders working to advance the movements for Black girls and women in the Deep South. We are offering an immediate funding opportunity to support Black girls and women and the people who rely on them. The SBGWC COVID-19 fund will rapidly deploy resources to organizations that support Black girls and women in the South that may be experiencing financial crisis or uncertainty due to the coronavirus outbreak. For more information, click here.
Who Can Apply?
Emergent Fund There are two types of efforts we support, which distinguish an Emergent Fund grant from thousands of other worthy projects and organizations:
Additional considerations:
Proposals can be ideas, collaborations, campaigns, or organizations, whether or not they are fully formed; don't worry about your notes being perfect or comprehensive. For more information, visit https://www.emergentfund.net/covid-19 De Colores Rapid Response Fund Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund Florida Blue Foundation Our commitment to making a positive impact in the community is firmly rooted in our core company value to help people and communities achieve better health. Working in partnership with nonprofit organizations, the Florida Blue Foundation addresses critical issues in local communities, opening new windows of opportunity to better enable our neighbors to reach their potential. Build Healthy, Strong Communities encompasses applications for programs and support related to improving education/literacy, especially birth through 5; health and human services; arts and culture; and community development. To request support for your program, please click on the following link: FY 2020 AmeriCorps Planning Grants MusiCares: COVID-19 Relief Fund National Endowment for Humanities “Our federal agency will work around the clock to ensure that these vital funds immediately reach large and small cultural organizations, as well as educators, curators, scholars, filmmakers, and other humanists,” said NEH Chairman Jon Parrish Peede. One Fair Wage Emergency Fund Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of research and initiatives to help address some of America’s most pressing health challenges.
Stimulus Funds Administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration
Small Business Administration Extended Disaster Loans US Department of Labor Writer's Emergency Fund LyftUp COVID-19 Community Grants Awesome Tallahassee Costco Wholesale Donation and Grant Eligibility Guidelines
Costco accepts and reviews funding requests throughout the year on a rolling basis, and organizations are eligible to submit one application per fiscal year (Sep-Aug). Florida Blue FoundationThe Florida Blue Foundation recently refreshed its strategic plan, and updated objectives and focus areas. They will prioritize their resources to improve the health outcomes of Floridians, while aligning their efforts with community needs and serving as a thought leader and trusted partner in their communities. Through their three new strategic Drivers of Health, they believe they are firmly positioned to make a difference in the health of individuals and communities in Florida through philanthropic resources. The Foundation will focus its funding priorities on Food Security because it has a significant impact on the health of Floridians. As they look at the magnitude of the challenges presented by COVID-19, they will stay focused on the individuals, families and communities in need, even more so, after this pandemic. Driver of Health: Food Security Goal: Impact food security of families and communities to help mitigate associated costly issues, which can be detrimental to health, development and well-being Target Issues:
Funding Opportunities under Food Security program: For application details, deadlines and other requirements, please click on the appropriate link below to complete your application(s): |
Since its inception, Spanx and The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation have been dedicated to elevating and supporting women through entrepreneurship. Knowing the ripple effect that empowering women can have to strengthen neighborhoods, cities and countries, The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of COVID-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund. GlobalGiving will be overseeing the fund, making 1,000 grants of $5,000 each to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help alleviate the immediate needs and support the long-term recovery of those impacted by this crisis.
