June 24, 2026
Masala Giving Circle Awards More Than $50,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations
Masala Giving Circle, a group of more than 100 philanthropically minded African American women in the Sarasota area, recently awarded $52,200 to six nonprofits, strengthening efforts to reduce…
June 11, 2026
New Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grants Will Strengthen Nearly 50 Nonprofits
More than $500,000 was recently distributed to organizations working in areas such as hunger, literacy, mental health, affordable housing and more. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foun…
February 19, 2026
Animal Welfare Grants Will Help Pets and Wildlife With Urgent and Extraordinary Needs
A series of grants from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County strengthens nonprofits’ ability to care for animals with acute conditions, from dogs and cats to manatees and parrots.…
February 12, 2026
New Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grants Will Improve Nonprofits' Operations and Boost Self-Sufficiency
Recent Capacity Building grants are intended to help nonprofits set themselves up for long-term success. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded…
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…
October 16, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Invests More Than $1.2 Million in Literacy and Dyslexia Initiatives
Grants from the Strauss Literacy Initiative enhance services for students through multiple partners across the region. Students who are falling behind their peers because of reading disabiliti…
August 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $1.4 Million in Grants
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently issued $1,400,592 in grants to 30 nonprofits and educational institutions, funding everything from hurricane recovery efforts to LGBTQ+ you…
June 25, 2025
Senior Friendship Centers Receives $27,000 Investment From Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Senior Friendship Centers recently received a $27,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support The Caregiving Place. Funding for caregiver resources was provided by th…
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…