Publix Super Markets Charities – Housing and Shelter Grants (2026)

Charitable Support for Nonprofits Reducing Homelessness Across the Southeast

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities across the Southeast. For the 2026 housing and shelter request cycle, eligible nonprofits may apply for support for programs and services that reduce homelessness and provide housing-related assistance in Publix’s operating region.

Organization: Publix Super Markets Charities
Support Type: Charitable grants / nonprofit support
Geographic Focus: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky
Deadline: August 31, 2026

New to corporate grant fundraising?
Read our Corporate Grants for Nonprofits: Ultimate Guide to learn how corporate funding works.

About the Funder
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofit organizations throughout the Southeast, with a primary focus on helping youth, promoting education, alleviating hunger, and reducing homelessness. Through its charitable giving, Publix Super Markets Charities invests in organizations that provide direct community benefit and address essential needs across the company’s operating footprint.

What This Program Supports
This grant cycle is specifically for requests related to housing and shelter.

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofit programs that help reduce homelessness and provide housing-related services. Eligible requests may include programs that provide shelter, housing support, or related services for individuals and families experiencing housing instability.

Publix Super Markets Charities also has separate request timelines for hunger relief and general nonprofit or sponsorship requests.

Eligible Support Types
Housing and shelter program support
Nonprofit charitable support
Community-based services addressing homelessness or housing instability
Support for organizations operating or serving clients in Publix’s eligible states

Eligibility & Preferences
To qualify, organizations must:

Be a nonprofit organization
Operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky
Submit the request through the online application system
Complete the required registration process before applying
Keep annual registration information updated

Applicants should register based on their role with the nonprofit. Employees, board members, or others with organizational decision-making authority or access to financial information should register using the nonprofit employee/board member option. Volunteers and others should use the volunteer registration option.

Ineligible Requests
Publix Super Markets Charities does not provide a detailed public list of exclusions on the request page. Applicants should review the FAQs and request guidelines before applying to confirm eligibility and required documentation.

Funding Amounts
Publix Super Markets Charities does not publish standard award amounts for housing and shelter requests. Grant amounts may vary based on the request, organizational eligibility, program alignment, and available funding.

Timeline & Review
📅 Housing and Shelter Application Window: July 1 – August 31, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
📅 Decision Timeline: End-of-year decision and announcement

Additional Publix Super Markets Charities request timelines include:

📅 Hunger Relief Requests: March 1 – April 30, with September decision and announcement
📅 All Other Nonprofit Program and Sponsorship Requests: Accepted throughout the year, with email notification once a decision has been made

Application / Request Process
Organizations must register through Publix Super Markets Charities’ online system before submitting a request. Registration is a one-time process, but organizations must update their registration annually.

Once registered and a password is received, applicants can log in to submit their request. Applicants should include all applicable deadlines when making a request and review the FAQs before submitting.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://publixcharities.org/request-support/

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofits working to reduce homelessness, provide shelter, or support individuals and families facing housing instability across Publix’s Southeast service area. Organizations with established housing and shelter programs serving clients in eligible states may be especially well aligned with this grant cycle.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Annual grant cycle
Application Window: July 1 – August 31, 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Decision Timeline: End-of-year announcement
Best Suited For: Nonprofits providing housing, shelter, and homelessness-related services in Publix’s eligible Southeast states