Financial Assistance Links From Central Florida Counties

Please note: County programs are in such high demand that websites often crash and money frequently runs out before everyone can be helped.

These links are a good starting place. Most likely, you will need to try them often.

ORANGE COUNTY

General questions: 407-836-3111

Small businesses within Orange County can apply here for assistance from the Orange Cares program:

https://www.orangecountyfl.net/EconomicDevelopment/OrangeCARES/SmallBusinessGrantProgram.aspx#.XvTpjihJFPY

Individual and Family Assistance for Orange County residents:

https://www.orangecountyfl.net/EconomicDevelopment/OrangeCARES/SocialServicesandResidentNeeds.aspx#.XvTqjShJFPY

Pet Food and Medical Assistance

Apply here for free pet food if you have encountered hardship.

Please do NOT abandon your pets if you have run into financial hardship.

Our area shelters will help you with food and medical needs OR take in your pet and find it another home. NO JUDGEMENT - just sign a piece of paper and know your animal will be taken care of.

https://app.waitwhile.com/welcome/orlandoshelter

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Financial Assistance

Apply here for hardship assistance:

http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/community-services/customer-orientation-presentation.stml

Food, Legal, Healthcare Assistance

Scroll down this page to get links for various types of assistance

https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/county-managers-office/prepare-seminole/emergencyevent.stml#food

Covid Testing Sites:

Lines can be long. Make sure you have a full tank of gas.

https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/county-managers-office/prepare-seminole/emergencyevent.stml#cil

Pet Food Assistance or Donation

Apply here for free pet food if you have encountered hardship.

Please do NOT abandon your pets if you have run into financial hardship.

Our area shelters will help you with food and medical needs OR take in your pet and find it another home. NO JUDGEMENT - just sign a piece of paper and know your animal will be taken care of.

https://app.waitwhile.com/welcome/orlandoshelter

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Individual, Family, Veteran Financial Assistance

Click here to find all kinds of information for rental assistance, food, unemployment, etc.

https://www.osceola.org/covid19/financial-assistance/resident.stml

Help for Businesses

This link will lead you to many other links where you can apply for help:

https://www.osceola.org/covid19/financial-assistance/business.stml

Brevard County

Scroll down this page to find applications for various kinds of financial assistance

https://www.brevardfl.gov/HumanServices/Announcements

Volusia County