City of St. Petersburg Accepting Grant Applications for Agencies Providing Homelessness Services

City of St. Petersburg Accepting Grant Funding Applications for Agencies Providing Homelessness Services

May 4, 2026 - Applications are now open for the City of St. Petersburg's Social Action Funding Grants. St. Pete's Social Action Funding Grants support social service agencies that provide homeless services and homelessness prevention programs. Eligible organizations may apply for up to $100,000 in funding. Applications are due by Monday, June 22, at 4 p.m.

The City will prioritize funding for agencies serving the Pinellas Continuum of Care's designated priority populations, including:

• Chronically homeless households

• Veterans

• Families with minor children

• Older Adults (62+)

• Youth (18-24)

Applicants may request up to $100,000 per agency. Agencies that support essential services for the homeless may submit multiple applications to seek additional funding beyond this amount.

Examples of eligible essential services include:

• Storage solutions for personal belongings of individuals experiencing homelessness

• Call centers that support homelessness prevention or assist individuals currently experiencing homelessness

• Discretionary funds that support street outreach efforts for individuals and families

To assist with the application process, a virtual Bidders/Technical Assistance Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Those interested in applying for grant funding can access the Zoom details and a PDF of the application and guidelines at https://www.stpete.org/socialactionfunding. Participants are advised to have a copy of the application and guidelines during the workshop.

Applicants can direct any questions about Social Action Funding Grants to Helen Rhymes, Social Services Planning Manager, at [email protected] or 727-893-4149.

More information and the grant application are available at https://www.stpete.org/socialactionfunding.