Several grants are available to Florida nonprofit organizations.
In a declining economy, nonprofit organizations, or 501(c)(3)s, can take a hard hit. In 2010, only 18 percent of nonprofit organizations nationwide expect to break even. However, according to a 2002 report by Rollins College, Florida's nonprofits create "significant economic benefits for state residents," including providing jobs for 430,000 people and generating more than $61 billion in economic activity. Luckily, several government and foundation grants are available to Florida nonprofits.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers grants to Florida nonprofits through the "Understanding Coral Ecosystem Connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico-Pulley Ridge to the Florida Keys" program. The grant supports projects that include "research to improve the understanding of population connectivity of key species between the southernmost portion of Pulley Ridge on the West Florida continental shelf, and downstream to the coral ecosystems of the Florida Keys," according to grant guidelines. Grants range up to $1 million over a five-year period. Nonprofit organizations including institutions of higher education, government agencies and tribal governments are eligible to apply.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research
1305 East-West Hwy.
N/SCI2 SSMC4
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-713-3338
cop.noaa.gov
1st and 10 Foundation
The 1st and 10 Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in south Florida. To qualify, organizations must have the goal of building strong communities. The foundation has rolling grant deadlines that change throughout the year. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status are eligible to apply, with the exception of churches and schools. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. Proposals that benefit large numbers of people and have lasting impact on the community receive preference.
1st and 10 Foundation
PO Box 192
Guild, NH 03754
631-384-3667
1stand10foundation.com
A.D. Henderson Foundation
The A.D. Henderson Foundation's mission is to "provide an opportunity for all children to succeed, with a special interest in promoting literacy for children and families" and to "improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector to serve the interests of our communities," according to the foundation's website. Public entities and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that serve Broward County, Florida are eligible to apply. Preference is given to programs with a focus on literacy, life-long learning, school readiness, mentoring, family planning education and nonprofit technology use. Proposals that include collaboration and leverage other resources are preferred. Grants range up to $100,000.
A.D. Henderson Foundation
P.O. Box 14096
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302
954-764-2819
hendersonfdn.org
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