Barrier Island Strong

Mini Grant Program

Helping our neighbors recover, rebuild, and stay strong

The Barrier Island Strong Mini Grant provides up to $500 in assistance for individuals, families, community groups, and small businesses on Florida's barrier islands.

Eligibility Overview

Mini-Grants are available to individuals, families, community groups, and small businesses located on or serving Florida's barrier islands in Pinellas County. All applicants must have a demonstrated recovery or hardship need related to storms, flooding, or other qualifying events.

Individuals & Families

Residents facing storm damage or financial hardship may apply for assistance with essential personal or household needs. Grants may help with small repairs, temporary living needs, replacement of essentials, or similar recovery-related expenses. Renters and displaced residents are eligible.

Community Groups

Local community groups may apply for small-scale recovery efforts that benefit barrier island residents, restore shared spaces, or support neighborhood recovery.

Small Businesses

Small businesses may request funds if the support helps restore essential operations that directly serve the local community after a hardship or disaster. Eligible uses must be tied to storm damage, lost essential equipment, or recovery needs.

What the Grant Covers

Eligible uses for Mini-Grant funds:

Storm-related repairs
Essential living needs
Recovery supplies
Replacement of damaged essentials
Community cleanup materials
Equipment needed to restore critical services

How It Works

Three simple steps to apply online

1

Complete the Form

Fill out the online application below with your contact info and grant request details.

2

Review & Submit

Review your application for accuracy, then submit it directly to the Barrier Island Strong board.

3

Get Notified

The board reviews all requests and notifies applicants by email within a few business days.

Barrier Island Strong reviews all requests based on charitable purpose, community impact, and available funding.

Apply for a Mini Grant

Complete the form below — takes about 5 minutes

Our Mission

Barrier Island Strong provides essential resources to individuals and families in need across Florida's barrier islands of Pinellas County, especially during times of crisis and recovery.

About the Mini-Grant Program

The Barrier Island Strong Mini-Grant provides up to $500 in assistance to help individuals, families, community groups, and small businesses on Pinellas County's barrier islands recover from storms, flooding, or other hardships. Funds may be used for essential personal needs, community recovery projects, or to help small businesses restore critical services that support local residents. All awards are subject to available funding and review by the Barrier Island Strong Board or its representatives.

Mini-Grant Online Application

Complete all fields below. You'll have a chance to review before submitting. Fields marked * are required.

Applicant Information

If applying as a community group or small business, enter "N/A".

Where you are currently living or operating.

The address affected by the storm or hardship.

Grant Request

Maximum grant amount is $500.

Please let us know the date when support is needed, if applicable. We may not be able to meet all timelines, but understanding your needs helps us plan accordingly.

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Supporting Documentation

If available, you may include any photos or materials that help explain your request or illustrate the need (such as images of affected areas, community conditions, or project plans).

Staying Connected

If yes, make sure your email address above is accurate.

Acknowledgment and Signature

By submitting this application, I certify that:

  • •I am 18 years of age or older, a current or recently displaced resident, community representative, or small business owner located on a barrier island property in Pinellas County, Florida.
  • •The information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
  • •I understand that funds must be used only for eligible recovery purposes described in my application.
  • •I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee funding and that all assistance is subject to availability and review by the Barrier Island Strong Board or its appointed representatives.

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