July 14, 2025
Feline Friends of SW Florida Gain Support for Helping Cats
Feline Friends of Southwest Florida's mission to control the breeding of outdoor cats and assist cats and kittens in need of rescue service received a boost recently with a $10,000 grant from…
May 28, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Invests in Big Waters Experiential Education
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Big Waters Land Trust, formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, to support the regional land conserva…
March 6, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $170,000 Supporting Animal Welfare
Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – Nearly $170,000 will be awarded to…
October 24, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County President/CEO Roxie Jerde presenting on national Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar October 31
The free online program addresses how climate change affects traditional disaster grantmaking and offers opportunities for innovation. SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota…
December 26, 2023
AG Lafley talks past, present and future of The Bay
The founding CEO explains the importance of waterfront dining and highlights the range of future options, including a food truck village. Following a brief respite from his duties as the found…
October 30, 2023
Bocilla Islands Conservancy gets grant to boost website
PLACIDA The Bocilla Islands Conservancy was recently awarded a $7,150 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to help develop its website.
The Conservancy is a public…
February 24, 2023
Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary Purchases Tractor with Grant Dollars
Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary, a nonprofit exotic, domestic and farm animal sanctuary, was awarded a $22,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Funding for the g…
February 13, 2023
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $200,000 supporting Animal Welfare
Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sa…
December 9, 2022
Animal Welfare Grants Strengthen Ability to Respond to Dire Pet Needs
Animal shelters routinely receive dogs and cats in severe health crisis, and Animal Welfare Grants from the Community Foundation can expand their capacity to provide emergency care and foster…