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Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits

Improving lives and enhancing our community.

Grants offered through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County are fulfilling the philanthropic legacies of our donors who have entrusted our team and board of directors with their charitable dollars.

Based on the passions and interests of those individuals and families, grant funding is provided to make the greatest impact possible to improve lives and enhance community.

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Eligibility


To be eligible for a grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, an organization must have:

  • An IRS Letter of Determination that shows the organization is a 501(c)3 public charity
  • At least one current program with local impact in one of the following counties: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto
  • An approved/current profile in The Giving Partner, a powerful, searchable online database with over 700 profiles of charitable organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties

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Grant Programs

Grants $10,000 and Under 

Grants under $10,000 help improve a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission by strengthening its capacity. 

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Grants Over $10,000

Grants above $10,000 support organizations and programs that provide access to education, health care, or basic human needs for people who face systemic barriers in our community. 

Learn More About Grants Over $10,000

Sponsorships

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County invites your organization to submit an application for support that contributes to your mission through ticketed events. 
 

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Animal Welfare Grants

Animal Welfare Grants (up to $25,000) support organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care. 

Learn More About Animal Welfare Grants

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Don't see a grant opportunity that matches your project? Fill out an inquiry form and we will reach out if we have an available opportunity.

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impact@cfsarasota.org

May 6, 2022

Community Day School receives grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County

April 15, 2022

Newtown Connection Awarded $30,000 Grant

February 22, 2022

Science and Environment Council Awarded $10,000 Grant

January 31, 2022

Friends of Shannon Staub Public Library Receives Capacity Building Grant

January 19, 2022

Conservation Foundation Permanently Protects 14.38 Acres in Manatee County

January 18, 2022

Asolo Rep Awarded Strategic Partnership Grant

January 12, 2022

NAMI Sarasota-Manatee receives grant to support mental health services

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. IS A REGISTERED 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 (OR 1-800-352-9832 EN ESPAÑOL) OR GOING ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE WWW.FDACS.GOV/CONSUMERSERVICES.  REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. One hundred percent (100%) of the donation is received by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, registration #CH2471.

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