Florida Disaster Fund recovery grant applications due October 16
Qualifying recovery organizations can apply for $25,000–$100,000 grants for unmet needs from the 2024 Helene and Milton hurricanes; a 50% match is required.
What the record says
Applications due October 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT through Blackbaud.
Requested grant amounts must be $25,000–$100,000.
Successful applicants must match 50% of the approved grant amount.
Funding generally reimburses approved documented expenses; advances require separate approval.
The program addresses unmet recovery needs from Helene and Milton in 2024.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Review the full notice and eligibility requirements with Volunteer Florida before applying through the Blackbaud link on its official grant page. Prepare the project budget, required certifications, organizational and financial documents, and a plan for the 50% match.
Limits and what is not established
This is competitive funding for qualifying organizations, not a direct household-aid application. The notice’s applicant section and general tax-exempt-organization terms should be checked together; organizations relying on a fiscal agent should confirm eligibility with Volunteer Florida. Funding is not guaranteed. Confirm the current official deadline and contract terms before submission.
Sources checked October 10, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Volunteer Florida Foundation: original information
Volunteer Florida Foundation: original information