City of Orlando / Orlando Economic Partnership

Grant for Tech Ecosystem-Building Nonprofits and Organizations

$1,500–$15k

Amount

Cash

Sep 15, 2026

Deadline

1 day left

Florida

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Government

Economic Empowerment
Workforce Development & Job Training
Technology & Digital Equity
Community Development & Housing

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About this grant

Supports organizations and initiatives that strengthen Orlando's innovation and technology community through grassroots programs, capability-building initiatives, and efforts that bring founders, talent, industry, and community partners together. Two grant tracks are available: Ignite Grants for smaller grassroots community programs and Capability Catalyst Grants for larger strategic technology initiatives. Awards are not intended as operating capital for individual companies.

What you get

Ignite Grant: $1,500 to $3,000 for grassroots ecosystem-building programs
Capability Catalyst Grant: $8,000 to $15,000 for strategic technology capability or regional innovation initiatives
Approximately 8 to 12 Ignite Grants awarded
Approximately 3 to 4 Capability Catalyst Grants awarded
Featured at OEP signature technology event in February 2027

How to apply

Online application form (Ignite: ~30 minutes; Capability Catalyst: ~2-3 hours)
Description of how 10 percent match requirement will be met
Letter of support from essential partners (if applicable)
Fiscal sponsorship documentation (if applicable)
Defined goals and measurable outcomes (Capability Catalyst)
Theory of change (Capability Catalyst)

Eligibility

Must be a nonprofit organization, fiscally sponsored project, mission-aligned for-profit, or volunteer-led initiative with a qualified fiscal sponsor
Must operate in or serve the City of Orlando
For-profit applicants must be running ecosystem-building programs that are not direct revenue-generating products or services
Volunteer-led initiatives must apply through a qualified fiscal sponsor
10 percent match required (cash, donated services, volunteer/staff time, or in-kind support)
Government agencies and political campaigns are not eligible
Individuals applying on their own behalf are not eligible

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