Fish Florida is a non-profit organization that provides funding to organizations that teach children and adults about Florida’s fish, aquatic habitats, and resource stewardship; including ethical fishing skills and ways to protect Florida’s aquatic environments. More information is available on our website – www.fishfloridatag.org.
It is Fish Florida’s mission to promote public awareness and encourage the protection of marine fisheries and coastal habitats – conservation through education! Fish Florida’s grant program assists organizations in providing educational opportunities to the anglers and future anglers of Florida.
Application Deadlines
- May 1 for final recommendation at June Board meeting
- November 1 for final recommendation at December Board meeting
Requirements
- Use the Fish Florida Grant Application Form, please type
- Provide three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- Provide a list of your organization’s Board of Directors or senior management
- Provide a copy of your organization’s 501(c)(3) tax exemption letter, if applicable
- Mail 10 copies of the application to the address below by the application deadline
- Additional documentation or presentation materials are allowed
- Mail your application to: Fish Florida Grant Program - 615 N 21 Avenue – Hollywood, FL 33020
When awarding grants, Fish Florida will carefully consider:
- Proposals appropriate to the mission of Fish Florida
- Clarity of goals and objectives
- Clarity of your plan for achieving objectives and evaluating results
- Reasonable and effective budget
- Participation of children and/or underserved user groups
- Number of people benefiting from the project
- Requests for specific purposes (preferable to requests for normal operating expenses)
- Organization’s fiscal responsibility and management qualifications
- Potential for successful collaborative efforts
- Matching funds, monetary, or in-kind commitments
- Ability of the organization to continue the program after the term of the grant
- Proposals than can serve as models for future efforts
- Public outreach/publicity plan
Please be aware of the following:
- Fish Florida’s grant funding is restricted to Florida-based projects.
- The Fish Florida Board of Directors carefully reviews and votes, semi-annually, on the grant applications.
- We will notify applicants upon final recommendation by the Board.
- We award grant funds after receiving the completed Grant Agreement and Unlimited Indemnity Agreement.
- You will be required to complete a Post Event Report and provide Event Participant Surveys.
- You will be required to add Fish Florida to your event-marketing plan.
- We recommend that you contact us, before the application deadline, to discuss your grant proposal.
Fish Florida’s programs (grants, fishing equipment donations, and scholarships) are possible because of the Fish Florida specialty license plate and community donations. Purchasing the license plate for vehicles and trailers supports our programs and fishing in Florida. The license plate can be purchased online through our website (www.fishfloridatag.org) or at Florida tag agencies.
Please promote Fish Florida at your event. Include Fish Florida on your event’s promotional materials, public service announcements, and press releases. Logos and various sized ads are available. Ask your community to support Fish Florida by purchasing the Fish Florida license plate and by making tax-deductible donations.
Be sure to complete all the requirements. We will not consider incomplete grant applications.
