RMHC South Florida Grant Program

RMHC South Florida Grant Program

Overview: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida extends its impact by awarding grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations and programs dedicated to improving the lives of children in the community. Since 1988, the organization has awarded over $4.9 million to South Florida-based organizations that directly benefit children and families.

Total Funding Available: $50,000 for 2026

Geographic Scope: South Florida

Focus Areas

RMHC provides funds in the following areas:
• Social and Civic Concerns
• Education and the Arts
• Health and Fitness Education
• Healthcare and Medical research

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for funding, applicant organizations must:
• Be designated as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) and tax-exempt under IRS codes
• Demonstrate programs that directly benefit children from birth through 18 years of age
• Show strong, consistent, and effective organizational management
• Have clearly articulated goals, objectives, and implementation strategies
• Maintain a broad and sustainable base of funding support
• Demonstrate a proven ability to address the needs of specific populations of children with measurable outcomes
• Have a clearly defined program or initiative for which funding is being requested
• Note: Organizations may be awarded a grant once every two years

What RMHC Does NOT Fund

• Advertising or fundraising campaigns
• Partisan, political or denominational programs
• Ongoing general operating or administrative expenses
• Intermediary funding agencies
• Endowment campaigns
• Ongoing salaries or travel expenses

Funding Source

Financial support through the grant program is exclusively funded by donations collected in donation boxes at McDonald's restaurants throughout South Florida, supplemented by matching funds from the global RMHC organization.

Contact Information

• Phone: (786) 476-2212
• Email: grants@rmhcsouthflorida.org
• Website: www.rmhcsouthflorida.org/grants-program