The City of Riviera Beach Community Grants Program is a strategic initiative designed to support community organizations, neighborhood groups, and local residents in implementing meaningful projects that enhance quality of life and foster community pride.
Donor Name: City of Riviera Beach
State: Florida
City: Riviera Beach
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program provides financial assistance, training, and technical support to empower initiatives that align with the City’s values and address identified community needs.
The City invites qualified nonprofit organizations, educational groups, neighborhood engagement stakeholders, religious institutions, youth sports clubs, residents, and arts and cultural organizations to submit proposals for funding through the Community Grants Program.
Funding Information
The City’s Community Grants Program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 for a variety of projects that promote community engagement, neighborhood enhancement, and civic pride. This initiative is a great opportunity for those passionate about making a lasting difference in Riviera Beach.
- 20 grants up to $500
- 10 grants up to $1,000
- 10 grants up to $3,000
- 10 grants up to $5,000.
Project Criteria
- Applicants must demonstrate that their project:
- Achieves vibrant neighborhood and list community goals
- Builds community pride
- Leverages volunteer efforts
- Creates partnerships benefiting the Riviera Beach community
- Projects must:
- Provide detailed example(s) of the project and goals
- Address community needs or enhance residents’ quality of life
- Provide a clear public benefit
- Have neighborhood or community support
- Comply with City regulations
- Obtain necessary permits if proposed on public property
- Obtain owner consent if proposed on private property
- Be designed for low or no maintenance
- Be completed within the grant timeline of one (1) year from award
- Match or exceed the total grant amount requested through volunteer time, in-kind donations, or financial contributions.
Who May Apply?
Applications are welcome from individuals, informal community groups, and formal community organizations. Formal organizations must be active Florida nonprofit corporations in good standing.
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit community organizations
- Educational groups
- Neighborhood engagement groups
- Religious institutions
- Community youth sports clubs
- Art and cultural project groups
- Environmental organizations.
Funding Restrictions
The program does not fund:
- Ongoing operational support (rent, utilities, staff salaries)
- Direct grants, scholarships, or loans for individuals
- Fundraising activities, community events, or festivals
- Uniform purchases
- Projects, programs, or services already offered for free in Riviera Beach or Palm Beach County.
For more information, visit City of Riviera Beach.
