Publix Super Markets Charities – Housing and Shelter Support

Grants Supporting Nonprofits Working to Reduce Homelessness Across the Southeast

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofit organizations throughout the Southeast, with a primary focus on helping youth, promoting education, alleviating hunger, and reducing homelessness. For organizations seeking support related to housing and shelter programs, requests must be submitted between July 1 and August 31, 2026 for an end-of-year decision and announcement.

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

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About the Funder

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities across the Southeast. Its giving priorities reflect core community needs, including youth development, education, hunger relief, and homelessness reduction.

Through its request support process, Publix Charities provides funding consideration for eligible nonprofit organizations operating in states where Publix has a presence.

What This Program Supports

Publix Super Markets Charities supports several types of nonprofit requests, with specific timing depending on the focus area.

Primary giving areas include:

• Helping youth
• Promoting education
• Alleviating hunger
• Reducing homelessness
• Nonprofit program support
• Sponsorship requests

For the August 31 deadline, the relevant focus area is:

Housing and Shelter

Requests related to housing and shelter programs must be submitted from July 1 to August 31. These requests are reviewed for an end-of-year decision and announcement.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for nonprofits working to reduce homelessness, expand access to shelter, support housing stability, or provide related services to individuals and families in need.

Additional Request Deadlines

Publix Charities uses different submission windows depending on the request type:

Alleviating Hunger

Requests related to hunger relief programs must be submitted from March 1 to April 30 for a September decision and announcement.

Housing and Shelter

Requests related to housing and shelter programs must be submitted from July 1 to August 31 for an end-of-year decision and announcement.

Nonprofit and Sponsorship Requests

All other nonprofit program and sponsorship requests may be submitted throughout the year. Applicants receive an email notification once a decision has been made.

Eligibility

To qualify, an organization must operate and/or serve clients in one of the following states:

• Florida
• Georgia
• Alabama
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Kentucky

Applicants should be nonprofit organizations serving communities in Publix’s Southeast operating region.

Registration and Application Process

Organizations must register before submitting a request. Publix Charities notes that registration is a one-time process requiring annual updates.

Applicants should choose the appropriate registration option based on their role with the nonprofit. Individuals should register as a nonprofit employee or board member if they:

• Work for the nonprofit
• Have a title with the nonprofit
• Have access to the nonprofit’s financial information
• Use an email domain associated with the organization
• Are a paid or unpaid decision-maker for the organization

Once registration is complete and a password is received, applicants can log in to submit a request.

Funding Amounts

Publix Super Markets Charities does not publish standard award amounts for this request opportunity. Grant amounts likely vary based on request type, community need, organizational fit, and available funding.

Timeline & Review

📅 Housing and Shelter Request Window: July 1–August 31, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
📅 Decision / Announcement: End of year

For other request types:

• Hunger Relief Requests: March 1–April 30, with September decisions
• Other Nonprofit and Sponsorship Requests: Accepted throughout the year

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://publixcharities.org/request-support/

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofits in Publix’s Southeast service region that are working to reduce homelessness, improve housing stability, or provide shelter-related services. Organizations operating in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky should review the request categories carefully and submit during the appropriate application window.

For housing and shelter organizations, the key deadline is August 31, 2026.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Defined request window by focus area
Housing and Shelter Deadline: August 31, 2026
Housing and Shelter Request Window: July 1–August 31
Decision Timeline: End-of-year decision and announcement
Best Suited For: Nonprofits working on homelessness reduction, shelter services, and housing stability in Publix’s Southeast operating region
Geographic Focus: FL, GA, AL, NC, SC, TN, VA, and KY