Funding Amount

$50,000 - $160,000

Deadline

October 31, 2026

206 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund

Funder: FLoatarama Inc, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Overview: The FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund provides grants to South Florida agencies aligned with FLoatarama's mission to support LGBTQ+ Youth. As of 2026, over $412,134 has been granted to date.

Geographic Scope: South Florida (local agencies)

Focus Areas:

  • LGBTQ+ youth services and support

  • Health & wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ youth

  • Education programs (GED certification, scholarships)

  • Arts and cultural programs

  • Safe housing for homeless LGBTQ+ youth

  • Prevention of bullying, suicide, violence, and discrimination

  • Youth band and music scholarships

  • Content creation initiatives

  • Violence healing programs
  • Funding History:

  • 2022: $50,000 distributed among 4 agencies

  • 2023: $75,000 distributed among 6 agencies

  • 2024: $110,000 distributed among 8 agencies

  • 2025: $160,000 distributed among 12 agencies
  • Eligibility:

  • Local South Florida agencies

  • Organizations aligned with FLoatarama's LGBTQ+ youth mission
    • Recent Grant Recipients (2025)

      Awards ranged from $5,000 to $20,000:
    • The Alliance of LGBTQ Youth ($5,000)
    • TransEd ($10,000)
    • Bravo Theatre
    • The Humanity Project
    • PRISM ($10,000)
    • Sunshine Pride House ($20,000)
    • Safe Schools South F
    • The McKenzie Project ($10,000)
    • Jewish Community Services of South Florida ($15,000)
    • South Florida Pride Youth Band ($15,000)
    • SunServe ($20,000)

    Contact/More Info:

  • Website: floatarama.org

  • Annual Check Awards Event held in October celebrating grant recipients
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    lgbtqyouth-programshomelessmental-healthmusic-education

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