Apply for a mini grant

Who Can Apply

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.

Personal & Household Support

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 Projects

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

Small Business Recovery

Small businesses may request funds only 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. Funds cannot be used for private benefit or routine business expenses.

Eligible Uses

Mini-Grants may be used for storm-related repairs, essential living needs, recovery supplies, replacement of damaged essentials, community cleanup materials, or equipment needed to restore critical services.

Simple Application Process

Complete the application and include any helpful documents or photos. Barrier Island Strong reviews all requests based on charitable purpose, community impact, and available funding. Applicants will be notified by email.