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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

Capacity Building Grants

Capacity Building Grants help improve a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission by strengthening its capacity.  

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Programmatic Grants

Programmatic grants support organizations and programs that provide access to education, health care, or basic human needs for people who face systemic barriers in our community. 

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Animal Welfare Grants

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

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Suncoast Disaster Recovery Grants

Suncoast Disaster Recovery Grants support the work of organizations with programs in disaster recovery. 

Learn More about Suncoast Disaster Recovery Grants

Athena Giving Circle Grants

Athena Giving Circle grants support organizations and initiatives that meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in our community. 

Learn more about Athena Giving Circle Grants

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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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

June 27, 2023

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $120,000 to Area Nonprofits

June 27, 2023

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards nearly $150,000 to Alzheimer's and dementia awareness and support groups

June 22, 2023

Musical Motion Gives Parents a Village of Support, and Children a Place that Fosters Early Learning and Development, Thanks to The Community Foundation of Sarasota County

June 21, 2023

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $1 Million for Hurricane Recovery Efforts

June 20, 2023

A New Mural in the Rosemary District Pays Homage to Leonard Reid, One of Sarasota's Most Important Black Leaders

June 8, 2023

Samaritan Counseling Services Awarded $25,000 Grant to Support Mental Health Efforts

June 5, 2023

Summer Programs Supply Vital Safety Nets for Area Families

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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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