The Alachua County Commission is accepting applications for its Small Grant Initiative (SGI), a funding program designed to support eligible nonprofit grassroots organizations and emerging small businesses serving Alachua County residents. According to an Alachua County press release, the initiative provides grants of up to $5,000 for one-time capacity-building or infrastructure improvement projects that benefit residents living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. The complete Request for Applications, eligibility requirements and application instructions are also available on the same website. County officials said late applications will not be accepted and submissions that do not meet grant requirements will be rejected. The grant period is scheduled to run from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027, pending appropriation by the Alachua County Commission.