January 14, 2026
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Is Accepting Scholarship Applications From Students Under the Age of 24 Through Feb. 1
Students complete one common application to become eligible for more than 90 scholarship opportunities. The application period for the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s tradition…
January 5, 2026
Learning From the Past While Leaning Into the Future
The start of a new year always invites reflection, but the dawn of 2026 feels like more than a reset. It is a moment to pause, take stock, and move forward with clarity. Like many, my family i…
December 17, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $445,000 in New Grants, Providing Broad Support to Nearly 30 Organizations
The funds will help local nonprofits increase programming and outreach and build internal fundraising and planning capacity. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $445,0…
December 17, 2025
Community Foundation and Selby Gardens Unite to Share the Magic of Lights in Bloom With Underserved Families
More than 1,000 local children, families, teachers, and school staff enjoyed complimentary access to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Lights in Bloom holiday light show this season thanks…
December 15, 2025
Foundation Gives $25K to 2026 Literary Luncheon
To support an annual literary luncheon, the Library Foundation for Sarasota County has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The grant will go to th…
December 15, 2025
Senior Friendship Centers Receives $80,000 Grant From Community Foundation of Sarasota
Senior Friendship Centers recently received an $80,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to launch a Senior Services Resilience Navigator position dedicated to supporting…
December 9, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Invests Nearly $900,000 in Strategic Partnerships With Key Nonprofits
A new series of grants expands opportunities for local families to experience the arts and opens educational pathways for young people. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently iss…
December 8, 2025
Holiday Season Is in Full Swing, and so Is Season of Sharing
Hurricane season officially ended last week, and I know I’m not alone in breathing a sigh of relief that this year’s season was a quiet one in southwest Florida. After 2024’s…
December 5, 2025
Sarasota Nonprofit Receives $25,000 Grant for Mental Health
A Sarasota-based nonprofit received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand its mental health services program. Harvest House, a nonprofit that provides hou…