12 South Florida LGBTQ Youth-Serving Organizations to Receive Vital Financial Support

FLoatarama announced it will award $150,000 in grants through the nonprofit’s FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund at a celebratory awards party on Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m. at Hunters Wilton Manors.

These grants, which fund life-changing, and sometimes life-saving programs, will be distributed among 12 extraordinary nonprofit organizations that provide critical support services for the one-in-five youth who identify as LGBTQ in South Florida.

The evening will be hosted by Alex Miranda, FLoatarama’s 2025 Grand Marshal and beloved Deco Drive personality, and will celebrate philanthropy and unity within the LGBTQ+ community. With the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as presenting partner, the anticipated 250 attendees can expect a lively night of entertainment, including dazzling performances from the Hard Rock Dancers and the incredible TP Lords.

FLoatarama is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ Youth in South Florida. Akin to a social club that puts the fun in fundraising, FLoatarama engages the community through a series of vibrant events, including its signature Pride-on-Water celebration each June during Pride Month and annual donations from its Founder’s Club members.

By combining philanthropy with celebration, with its mantra of #HaveFunDoGood, FLoatarama not only raises vital funds for LGBTQ+ Youth but also enhances Greater Fort Lauderdale’s reputation as a safe, welcoming, and dynamic LGBTQ destination.

“At a moment when federal and state funding for inclusive initiatives has been drastically reduced, many vital organizations in South Florida are facing unprecedented challenges. That’s why FLoatarama’s LGBTQ Youth Fund matters now more than ever. By investing $150,000 directly in local nonprofits, we’re helping sustain programs that support LGBTQ youth amid an environment of shrinking government resources,” said Scott Schramm, President of FLoatarama.

FLoatarama’s 2025 LGBTQ Youth Fund grant recipients include:

1. Alliance for LGBTQ Youth, Mental Health, Education & Leadership
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, BIG Pride Mentorship & Life Coaching
3. Brévo Theatre, Arts & Humanities Program
4. The Humanity Project, Abuse & Anti-Bullying Program
5. Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Mental Health Counseling & Crisis Support
6. National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment, AFFIRM Education & Leadership Program
7. PRISM Florida, Inc, HIV & STI Prevention
8. Safe Schools South Florida, Sexual Health & HIV Prevention
9. South Florida Pride Bands, Youth Pride Band & Scholarships
10. SunServe (AHF), Mental Health Therapy, Support Groups & Life Coaching
11. Sunshine Cathedral – Sunshine Pride House, Homelessness
12. Trans Ed, GED Tutoring & Scholarship

This year, FLoatarama’s Grant Review Committee of dedicated community volunteers evaluated 25 applications, a record number, reflecting both the need and the incredible work being done by LGBTQ+ youth-serving organizations across South Florida.

Since its founding five years ago, FLoatarama has awarded grants of more than $400,000 through its LGBTQ Youth Fund, managed in partnership with The Our Fund Foundation.

About FLoatarama

FLoatarama, Inc. is a South Florida 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to support LGBTQ+ youth. Funds raised by FLoatarama benefit the FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund, managed by The Our Fund Foundation. #havefundogood.

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