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.
Opens: May 1, Closes: June 30
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.
Grant notifications for this cycle will take place August 2026.
Letter of Inquiry Deadline: September 14, 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.
Grant notifications will take place December 2026.
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Application Period: July 15 - September 30
Notification Date: November 2026
Application Period: October 15 - December 31
Notification Date: February 2027
Application Period: January 15 - March 30
Notification Date: May 2027
Letter of Inquiry Deadline: September 14
Application Deadline: October 20
Notification Date: December 2026
Letter of Inquiry Deadline: March 15
Application Deadline: April 20
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.
