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America 250 Florida Grants

Applications for this program are open NOW. Deadline to apply is August 6, 2025 @ 5 p.m. EST

The Florida Department of State is soliciting applications for projects related to America250 and the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The application submission period will close on August 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern).

Program Description

In 2026, Florida and the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In December 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 24-267, which directed the Department of State to promote and encourage, among other things:

  • Civic, cultural, and historic education facilitating public understanding of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, the origin and meaning of inalienable rights, American’s triumph in the Revolutionary War, the meaning of “E Pluribus Unum,” and America’s “Charters of Freedom’”
  • Awareness of the necessity and virtue in preserving self-government; or
  • Honoring of veterans of all generations who have served and sacrificed to preserve freedom in America and around the world.

Pursuant to Line 2949 of the FY2026 General Appropriations Act, the 2025 Florida Legislature provided $1,000,000 in funding for grants related to America250 and the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Organizations are either a public entity or an active Florida nonprofit or 501(c)(3).

Award Amount and Match Requirements

Minimum award request amount: $10,000
Maximum award amount: $100,000
Match: There is no match requirement for this program

Grant Period

July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Guidelines

For full eligibility, application requirements, allowable and non-allowable expenses, application review criteria and recommendation and other grant details download the full guidelines here.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted through DOSGrants.com. 
Applications will only be accepted electronically and must be complete to be considered for evaluation.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding proposed projects or the online application form, please email the Department at: [email protected]

 

 

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