To promote public awareness of and encourage the protection of marine fisheries and coastal habitats through clinics, classes, seminars, presentations, displays and other means designed to teach and promote responsible angling, particularly to Florida's youth.
Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling Inc. centers its grantmaking on Florida youth, fish education, and stewardship of marine and coastal habitats. Its summary describes support for public awareness and protection of marine fisheries and coastal habitats through clinics, classes, seminars, presentations, and displays designed to teach responsible angling, particularly to Florida’s youth. That orientation shows up in the recent grants list, where repeated awards go to the Intl Game Fishing Assn in Dania Beach and Youth Environmental Alliance in Davie, alongside grants to Marine Education Initiative in Delray Beach. The foundation also funds aquatic-science scholarships for students at Florida universities and colleges, tying classroom learning to research on Florida’s waters. Recent scholarship recipients include the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and the University of Miami in Coral Gables. A separate equipment-donation program supports Florida organizations that teach fishing and conservation, with rod-and-reel combos allocated for educational use and community need. Across those programs, the foundation’s support consistently connects angling instruction, marine education, and habitat stewardship within Florida.
Youth instruction is a core theme. The foundation gave $38,600 in 2025 and another $36,850 in 2025 to Youth Environmental Alliance in Davie for grant awards tied to Florida-based youth and environmental education work. It also awarded $30,000 in 2025 and $28,250 in 2025 to Marine Education Initiative in Delray Beach, reflecting support for teaching children and adults about Florida’s fish, aquatic habitats, and stewardship. In higher education, the foundation backed aquatic-science research with $10,000 grants to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and the University of Miami in Coral Gables. The scholarship programs are designed for students whose research improves understanding of Florida’s waters and can be shared with the public. The foundation also supports conservation education through fishing clinics, field trips, educational supplies, and fishing equipment for Florida organizations.
Typical awards cluster at modest-to-midrange levels: p25 is $10,000, median is $10,000, and p75 is $25,250. The recent grants list shows repeat funding to the same organizations across 2024 and 2025, including multiple awards to the Intl Game Fishing Assn, Youth Environmental Alliance, Marine Education Initiative, and several Florida universities. That pattern suggests ongoing program relationships rather than one-off gifts. The foundation is a regular funder, and its programs explicitly accept unsolicited requests. It also funds individuals through scholarship and fellowship programs, not just organizations.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
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Median
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75th Percentile
$25K
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Grantmaking is entirely in Florida, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the headquarters state. The recent grants are spread across Florida cities including Dania Beach, Davie, Delray Beach, Inverness, Miami, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Coral Gables, Tampa, Boca Raton, Tallahassee, Ft Lauderdale, and Jacksonville. The strongest activity appears around South Florida and the state’s university network, while program descriptions keep the geographic scope local to Florida.
It supports marine fisheries conservation, aquatic habitat protection, environmental education, ethical fishing skills, resource stewardship, youth programs, equipment donations, scholarships, and habitat restoration. The foundation’s summary emphasizes clinics, classes, seminars, presentations, and displays that teach responsible angling, especially for Florida’s youth.
Yes. Its scholarship and fellowship programs support aquatic-science students at Florida universities and colleges. The stated purpose is to improve understanding of Florida’s waters, promote research and environmental stewardship, and share research results with the public.
Yes. The active grant programs listed for Florida organizations and scholarship recipients all indicate that unsolicited requests are accepted.
The distribution centers on $10,000 awards: p25 is $10,000, the median is $10,000, and p75 is $25,250. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $61,450 and $60,000, but most listed awards sit at the $10,000 level.
Its giving is local and entirely in Florida. The grant recipient country distribution is 100% US, and 100% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state of Florida, with recent awards concentrated in Florida cities such as Dania Beach, Davie, Delray Beach, Miami, and Jacksonville.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Florida-based projects only. Applicants must use the Fish Florida Grant Application form and provide a cover letter, three letters of recommendation, board or senior management list, and 501(c)(3) documentation if applicable. Incomplete applications are not considered.
Deadline: May 1 for July Board meeting; November 1 for January Board meeting
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTL GAME FISHING ASSN | DANIA BEACH, FL | $70,500 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE | DAVIE, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| MARINE EDUCATION INITIATIVE | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| CITRUS COUNTY EDUCATION FD | INVERNESS, FL | $18,000 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP | MIAMI, FL | $18,000 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP AWARD |
| JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $7,000 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| SEA NO LIMITS | GULF BREEZE, FL | $6,000 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| LADIES LETS GO FISHING | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $6,000 | 2026 | GRANT AWARD |
| INTL GAME FISHING ASSN | DANIA BEACH, FL | $61,450 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| INTL GAME FISHING ASSN | DANIA BEACH, FL | $60,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE | DAVIE, FL | $38,600 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE | DAVIE, FL | $36,850 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| MARINE EDUCATION INITIATIVE | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| MARINE EDUCATION INITIATIVE | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $28,250 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| CITRUS COUNTY EDUCATION FD | INVERNESS, FL | $25,250 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP | MIAMI, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP | MIAMI, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | CORAL GABLES, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY | BOCA RATON, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY | FORT MYERS, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| FL FISH & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY | BOCA RATON, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY | FORT MYERS, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $7,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $7,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| MASONIC CHARITIES OF FLORIDA | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| LADIES LETS GO FISHING | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| LADIES LETS GO FISHING | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| GULF BREEZE MASONIC LODGE | GULF BREEZE, FL | $5,252 | 2025 | GRANT AWARD |
| INTL GAME FISHING ASSN | DANIA BEACH, FL | $57,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE | DAVIE, FL | $38,600 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| MARINE EDUCATION INITIATIVE | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $30,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP | MIAMI, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FD | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $15,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | CORAL GABLES, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| CITRUS COUNTY EDUCATION FD | INVERNESS, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY | FORT MYERS, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $7,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
| LADIES LETS GO FISHING | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $6,000 | 2024 | GRANT AWARD |
YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
$30,000GRANT AWARD
MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP
$18,000GRANT AWARD
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES
$7,000GRANT AWARD
SEA NO LIMITS
$6,000GRANT AWARD
LADIES LETS GO FISHING
$6,000GRANT AWARD
YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
$38,600GRANT AWARD
YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
$36,850GRANT AWARD
MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP
$20,000GRANT AWARD
MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP
$20,000GRANT AWARD
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
$10,000GRANT AWARD
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
$10,000GRANT AWARD
FL FISH & WILDLIFE COMMISSION
$10,000GRANT AWARD
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
$10,000GRANT AWARD
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
$10,000GRANT AWARD
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
$10,000GRANT AWARD
JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES
$7,000GRANT AWARD
JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES
$7,000GRANT AWARD
MASONIC CHARITIES OF FLORIDA
$6,000GRANT AWARD
LADIES LETS GO FISHING
$6,000GRANT AWARD
LADIES LETS GO FISHING
$6,000GRANT AWARD
GULF BREEZE MASONIC LODGE
$5,252GRANT AWARD
YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
$38,600GRANT AWARD
MAHOGANY YOUTH CORP
$20,000GRANT AWARD
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
$10,000GRANT AWARD
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
$10,000GRANT AWARD
JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES
$7,000GRANT AWARD
LADIES LETS GO FISHING
$6,000GRANT AWARD