America 250 Florida Grant Applications are open NOW ---

August 6, 2025 @ 5 p.m. EST is the deadline to apply.

In 2026, Florida and the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In December 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 24-267, which directed the Department of State to promote and encourage, among other things:

• Civic, cultural, and historic education facilitating public understanding of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, the origin and meaning of inalienable rights, American’s triumph in the Revolutionary War, the meaning of “E Pluribus Unum,” and America’s “Charters of Freedom’”
• Awareness of the necessity and virtue in preserving self-government; or
• Honoring of veterans of all generations who have served and sacrificed to preserve freedom in America and around the world.

For further information about this program, including the application requirements and guidelines, visit the website here. 

In order to apply, visit the Department's online grant portal at dosgrants.com. Applicants will need a user profile and to be associated with the organization they represent. For help getting started, view the FAQ under "Help" in the grant system. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Division at DACgrants@dos.fl.gov.