Grants for Single Mothers in Florida

Single mothers in Florida have access to resources that they may not know they had. Look through a long list of grant programs, learn more information, and know how to apply.

Rent assistance through Salvation Army:

Salvation Army’s Florida division is deeply committed to alleviating financial troubles of single moms. Hence, they have assistance programs to help with rent, utility bills, medical, transportation etc,. Find their contact information and details here. Besides rent help, thrift stores, food pantries, youth program, adult programs and Christmas assistance may also be offered.

Government rent assistance through section 8:

Besides charities and private organizations offering emergency rent help, government has a special program in place called the section 8 to assist low and moderate income households with overdue rent. If public housing is not comfortable for you, this will be the answer. You can rent a home in private market, then apply for section 8. If approved, you will only be paying about thirty percent of your monthly income towards rent. Rest will be paid by the government to landlord directly. Find details and application on this webpage.

Free housing for one year for new moms who can’t afford rent anywhere else:

If you are a mother who can’t afford housing and are seeking emergency housing, help is offered for one year through ” One More Child” organization. Apart from free housing, dedicated staff to help you learn cooking, life skills, complete education and enter the workforce is also supplied. More information.

First time homebuyer assistance through Florida housing finance corporation:

It is everyone’s dream throughout America to own a home. But sadly it does come with a huge cost that only some can manage. With single motherhood, it becomes near impossible. Hence to facilitate this, Florida housing finance corporation is offering down payment and closing costs assistance. Find details here.

Besides this, there is also a special program to assist first responders, healthcare staff, veterans and court staff.

Car buying help through Wheels of success:

Single parents living in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco Counties may be able to get help with buying a car if you are currently employed or lost employment due to transportation problems. This is made possible because of generosity extended by the organization Wheels of success. Special programs are available for veterans, domestic violence victims and youth out of foster care and healthcare workers. Find official website here.

Help is offered to no credit or bad credit buyers through PalmBeachToyota . Those who are just beginning to enter workforce of America can find it hard to prove responsible borrowing history. To alleviate troubles of such borrowers this program has been put in place. Approval rate for the auto loan is close to 99 percent. Details on their page.

If you are youth out of foster care and are employed, finding auto gets much easier because of loan guarantee offered by the organization Embrace Families. Although they don’t offer the loan directly, they act as the cosignor to the loan, and will offer to repay the loan in full if you default. Organization site .

Another organisation that offers long term support to moms is Hearts for moms . This charity offers scholarships, rent assistance and mental health counseling all year to vulnerable population. After-school activities and summer camps, clothing assistance, mentorship and counseling to children without their much needed fathers is also granted.

Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) for single mothers

Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) has grants and scholarships for single mothers trying to enroll in school. You have to meet certain residency, income, and enrollment status requirements. To apply, choose the school where you want to enroll and contact the financial aid office.

Contact the Florida Department of Education’s financial assistance office at (888) 827-2004 or OSFA@fldoe.org.

Reemployment Assistance Program

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has a Reemployment Assistance Program that gets you working again. File a new claim online or check an existing one. File by phone at 1-800-681-8102. For assistance or information, call 1-800-204-2418. Visit a CareerSource center to use a public computer and file a claim.

KidCare (CHIP)

Florida KidCare is Florida’s version of the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Uninsured, low-income children are able to receive benefits. Apply on the Healthy Kids website or mail in a downloaded application. Send it to the program office by fax at (866) 867-0054 or by email at contactus@healthykids.org.

Call 1-888-540-5437 for further assistance.

School Readiness Program

The Office of Early Learning has a School Readiness Program that prepares kids for schooling. Low-income mothers are able to pay for early education and child care. Sign up for a Family Portable account and apply for the program. Also, apply by contacting the early learning coalition (ELC) in your county. Dial (866) 357-3239 to reach the Early Learning office.

Medicaid

 Florida’s Medicaid has programs for adults, children, the elderly, and the disabled. See if you are eligible and apply online through ACCESS Florida. The customer service number is 1-866-762-2237. You can also visit the ACCESS Service Center in your local county.

School Breakfast Program (SBP)

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) participates in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) at state and local levels. Schools provide free or low-cost breakfast meals to low-income students who qualify. Locate the state agency that provides this program in your area or call (703) 305‐2281 if you need more information.

National School Lunch Program

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides free and low-cost lunch meals to eligible, low-income students. For questions, call (703) 305‐2281 or contact your participating state agency.

Head Start

Florida’s Head Start has social and educational services for children from 3 to 5 years of age. There is also the Early Head Start program for children from birth to 3 years old. Find the closest Head Start program in your county. Contact the Florida Head Start State Collaboration Office by email at lilli.copp@oel.myflorida.com or by fax at (850) 921-0025.

TANF cash assistance for single mothers

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) has cash funds for eligible families of single mothers. The funds are time limited, but recipients can pay for their immediate needs. Apply for benefits through the ACCESS Florida system. Call customer service for assistance at 1-866-762-2237.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for single mothers

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is known as The Food Assistance Program in Florida. Meet the eligibility rules and review the program fact sheet. Apply for benefits through your ACCESS account.

Free grant money is given to single mothers who qualify. Look into every program that helps single mothers where you live in Florida.

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