Gulf Coast offers multiple funding opportunities for our nonprofit partners. Before applying, make sure to review our Grant Guidelines.
Program and event funding for nonprofits in our service area. Each nonprofit may receive up to $25,000 total per fiscal year across combined grants.
Supporting bold, collaborative projects that create lasting regional impact. These grants typically exceed $25,000.
Data-driven initiatives and projects addressing our region’s most pressing challenges. By invitation only.
Applications Open: October 15; Applications Close: December 31
Program and event funding for nonprofits in our service area. Each nonprofit may receive up to $25,000 total per fiscal year across Program Support and Event Sponsorship Grants combined.
Award notifications will take place in February 2027 for this cycle.
Application Deadline: October 20
Supporting bold, collaborative projects that create lasting regional impact. These grants typically exceed $25,000.
Organizations must first submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through our Grantee Platform. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. Not all LOIs will advance.
Receiving a Community Grant does not affect eligibility.
The current proposal application deadline is October 20. Grant notifications will take place December 2026. Please see below for additional upcoming application periods.
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
| Summer Cycle: May 1 - June 30, 2026 | Notification Date: August 2026 |
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| Fall Cycle: July 15 - September 30, 2026 | Notification Date: November 2026 |
| Winter Cycle: October 15 - December 31, 2026 | Notification Date: February 2027 |
| Spring Cycle: January 15 - March 30, 2027 | Notification Date: May 2027 |
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Must submit a Letter of Inquiry first. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.
| Letter of Inquiry Deadline | September 14, 2026 |
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| Application Deadline | October 20, 2026 |
| Notification Date | December 2026 |
| Letter of Inquiry Deadline | March 15, 2027 |
| Application Deadline | April 20, 2027 |
| Notification Date | June 2027 |
If you have not yet applied for a grant using our new Grantee Platform, you must create a new profile prior to applying. If you need additional support, please reach out to communityleadership@gulfcoastcf.org.
Before applying, confirm your eligibility to receive a Gulf Coast grant, plus review some common questions we've answered for you.
Looking for more information? Email your Community Leadership Team today or call us at 941.486.4600.
