Florida Disaster Fund

Program Overview: The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida's official private fund established to assist Florida's communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster.

Geographic Scope: Florida statewide

Purpose: In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities by distributing funds to service organizations that will assist individuals within their communities with disaster response and recovery.

Focus Areas:

• Disaster response
• Disaster recovery
• Emergency assistance

Recent Activations:

• Hurricane Ian (2022): Distributed funds to numerous organizations
• Hurricane Idalia (2023): Distributed funds to numerous organizations
• Hurricanes Helene/Milton (2024): Distributed funds to numerous organizations

Eligible Organizations: Service organizations registered and approved to assist with disaster response and recovery

Contact Information: Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc, Florida, US

• Website: volunteerflorida.org

Application Process

Detailed application procedures for the Florida Disaster Fund are not specified in the available documentation. The fund appears to operate on an as-needed basis following declared emergencies or disasters.

How to Apply:

• Organizations interested in receiving Florida Disaster Fund support should contact Volunteer Florida directly
• Email: info@volunteerflorida.org
• Check volunteerflorida.org for current opportunities and application processes

Typical Recipients: Service organizations that provide disaster response and recovery services to affected communities