Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 1, 2026

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Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
November 1, 2026
Tracked since
September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

From the program guidelines: “Grant cycles run annually from February to November; to be considered for funding in the current calendar year, applications must be submitted by November 1.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Organizations

Geography

  • Florida
  • In the Central Florida region

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Big Nova is a Central Florida grantmaker that funds 501(c)(3) organizations with a demonstrated impact in the Central Florida region. Focus areas: wildlife conservation, uplifting the less fortunate, patient support and research (prioritizing cancer research, particularly pediatric cancers, and patient/family support during medical treatment), and strengthening Central Florida communities. Eligibility: organizations must have operated for a minimum of 2 years in Central Florida and align with the foundation's goals; exceptions may apply for orgs partnering with established 501(c)(3)s. Application: grant cycles run annually February–November; applications must be submitted by November 1 to be considered in the current calendar year (later submissions may roll to the next year). Apply via GrantHub or by contacting grants@big-nova.org; funding decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Applicant-facing, org-level; geographic restriction: Central Florida.

How to Apply

Grant cycles run annually from February to November; to be considered for funding in the current calendar year, applications must be submitted by November 1. Apply through GrantHub for posted grants, or submit a general/self-directed proposal by contacting grants@big-nova.org.

What Big Nova Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
39
Total given
$3.95M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$4,000–$1M
  • 92% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, where this grant's project is located.
  • By dollars: Florida 92%, Minnesota 6%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Orlando, FL; Sanford, FL; Lake Monroe, FL.
  • 6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Idignity Inc · Orlando, FL

    Idignity's permanent operational headquarters

    $1M

  • Conservation Florida Inc · Orlando, FL

    D ranch preserve nature center

    $600K

  • Salt Outreach Inc · Orlando, FL

    Bridge funding for orlando mobile drop-in center

    $300K

  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc · Tampa, FL

    Fulfillment of moore family pledge

    $250K

  • Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Inc · Sarasota, FL

    Call center funding

    $250K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Wildlife
  • Cancer
  • Community development
  • Foundation

Project Locations

  • FL

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