City of St Petersburg Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Community Mini-Grant Program

City of St Petersburg Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Community Mini-Grant Program

November 10, 2025 - In celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of St. Petersburg is introducing the MLK Communities in Action Mini-Grant Program. The new program will provide funding to local small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and civic groups to host healing and wellness-focused events that honor Dr. King's legacy of service and resilience. The application period starts today and will close on November 21.

The program will award up to 20 mini-grants of $1,500 each, totaling $30,000 in funding, to support community-driven activities occurring between January 2 and February 15, 2026. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith-based groups, educational institutions, small businesses, and community-based organizations.

Examples of eligible activities include:

• Intergenerational wellness events

• Neighborhood cleanups and resource fairs

• Community garden revitalizations

• Healthy cooking and nutrition workshops

• Faith and wellness partnerships

• Free health screenings and wellness fairs

• Community fitness challenges such as walk-a-thons and yoga sessions

Grant funds may be used for supplies, space rentals, healthy food resources and promotional materials. All awardees must incorporate official MLK "Power of a Dream" branding and contribute to a collective impact report.

How to apply

Organizations are invited to submit an application and a two-page proposal detailing their project's alignment with Dr. King's legacy, community needs, implementation plan, and expected outcomes. A detailed budget and proof of tax-exempt status (if applicable) are also required.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m.

Details and the application can be found at https://www.stpete.org/MLKgrant