The Red Coats are a group of civic and corporate leaders who oversee THE PLAYERS volunteer efforts and host an annual grant program. The Red Coats award grants up to $15,000 to fund projects for nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida.
The application window for the 2025 program is May 12 – June 6. Applicants will be notified of status by August 15, 2025, and awards will be deposited by September 30, 2025.
Eligible organizations include the following:
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Government entities (law enforcement or fire departments) with a funding request to serve the public
Educational institutions (K-12 public, private, charter schools, and colleges and universities)
To be considered for funding, an organization must:
Operate and serve citizens in at least one of the following Northeast Florida counties - Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and/or St. Johns
Practice and provide services without discrimination as protected by law