Gulf Breeze Will Do Announces Its 2026 Grant Finalists

25 Oct Gulf Breeze Will Do Announces Its 2026 Grant Finalists

GULF BREEZE, FLA. (October 26, 2026) – Gulf Breeze Will Do, a women’s philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting the local community, has announced the 10 finalists for its 2026 grant awards.

This year, Gulf Breeze Will Do received 18 grant applications totaling $112,229.27 in funding requests. Following a thorough review by volunteer grant committees, the field was narrowed to 10 finalists requesting a combined $52,260.35. The organization has $44,600 available to award this year, with members voting to determine which projects will receive funding at its Annual Meeting on November 8.

The finalists represent projects in four funding categories: Art, Recreation & Sports; Education; Hardship Support Services; and Public Safety.

The 2026 Grant Finalists

Art, Recreation & Sports

Gulf Breeze Middle School Band
Project: Taking The Show On The Road – Supporting Student Musicians
Grant request: $6,534.98

Gulf Breeze Senior Center
Project: Enhancing Senior Engagement Through Technology
Grant request: $3,103.39

Scouting America Troop 494
Project: Building Outdoor Skills, Safety & Service, Troop 494 Equipment Initiative
Grant request: $2,326.99

Education

Gulf Breeze Elementary School
Project: Building Victory Tile By Tile
Grant request: $3,935.29

Gulf Breeze High School
Project: Kind Frog Dissection Models
Grant request: $1,000.00

Soundside High School ESE Department
Project: Empowering Students Through A School-Based Poster and Banner Production Program
Grant request: $9,904.65

Hardship Support Services

Santa Rosa Education Foundation
Project: Take Stock In Children Laptop & Backpack Program
Grant request: $2,902.47

Public Safety

Gulf Breeze Elementary School
Project: H2 Oh No! It’s Time To Replace The Outdoor Water Fountain
Grant request: $2,843.99

Gulf Breeze Middle School
Project: Protecting Every Heart
Grant request: $10,000.00

Midway Fire District
Project: Firefighter Personal Thermal Imaging Safety Program
Grant request: $9,708.59

To read the grant summaries, click here.

Grant funding is made possible through annual membership dues of $250, with 100 percent of dues awarded back to the community. Every member has a vote in deciding which organizations receive funding.

The final vote will take place at the Gulf Breeze Will Do Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. Grant recipients will be announced and presented with their awards at the meeting.

About Gulf Breeze Will Do

Gulf Breeze Will Do is a women’s philanthropic organization dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach communities. Through collective giving, the organization awards grants to nonprofits and initiatives serving the 32561 and 32563 ZIP codes. Annual membership is $250, with 100 percent of membership dues awarded as grants. Every member has a vote in determining which projects receive funding. The organization is led by a volunteer Board of Directors.