Gulf Coast Community Foundation Community Grants
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Florida's Gulf Coast region to implement impactful projects and events that address community needs, requiring a matching contribution and a focus on sustainability and measurable outcomes.
Community Grants for Nonprofit Organizations in Florida Gulf Coast are available to support projects and events that will have a positive impact on the organization and their communities. The grant making is focused on making the greatest positive impact in the region, with leveraged grant requests exceeding $25,000. Applicants must target regional priorities, use creative strategies, provide measurable data for impact assessment, and include sustainability plans. Organizations are required to contribute at least half of the funds for the project or program. Leveraged grant applications are accepted twice a year, with only one grant awarded per organization each fiscal year. Prior to applying, organizations must submit a leveraged grant inquiry and those with open grants that have not submitted final reports are ineligible.
Award Range
Not specified - $25,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Organizations classified as 501(c) (3) tax-exempt public charities by the Internal Revenue Service. Organizations that provide programs and services that benefit the residents of Sarasota County, it’s immediately surrounding communities, or Boca Grande. Gulf Coast is strongly committed to supporting academic excellence in their region’s schools, and as a result they have made significant investments in systemic initiatives. At this time, Gulf Coast is focused on funding school and classroom activities through their initiatives. Therefore, individual schools and/or classrooms are not eligible for funding. Only grant requests submitted by the Sarasota County School District will be considered. For more information, visit Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
Geographic Eligibility
Sarasota County
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
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