Higher Education Grant Funders in Florida
1658 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Florida nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.7B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1658 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Florida
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Florida giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Florida | Florida | $748.3M | 15 | 2024 |
| 2 | Aaa Scholarship Foundation Inc | Florida | $294.3M | 5 | 2025 |
| 3 | Gator Boosters Inc | Florida | $239.4M | 9 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Florida State University Foundation | Florida | $210.9M | 15 | 2024 |
| 5 | Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics Inc | Florida | $209.0M | 9 | 2023 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | Florida | $173.4M | 14 | 2024 |
| 7 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Florida | $99.6M | 7 | 2025 |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University Foundation | Florida | $63.5M | 12 | 2024 |
| 9 | Lennar Foundation | Florida | $31.2M | 21 | 2024 |
| 10 | Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation | Florida | $29.5M | 6 | 2025 |
| 11 | Triumph Gulf Coast Inc | Florida | $25.4M | 8 | 2024 |
| 12 | Broward College Foundation Inc | Florida | $21.4M | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | United Negro College Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $21.2M | 21 | 2025 |
| 14 | The Frederick a Deluca Foundation Inc | Florida | $18.7M | 36 | 2024 |
| 15 | Givewell Community Foundation Inc | Florida | $18.4M | 49 | 2025 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Florida — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1658 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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