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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.

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, our online database with over 700 profiles of charitable organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties

Grant Programs

Parent Leadership Grants

Parent Leadership Grants encourage a commitment to ensuring the parent perspective and expertise to inform program and organization development. 

Application closed. The next Parent Leadership application cycle will open on February 25, 2025. 

Capacity Building Grants

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

The application will open on September 16, 2024 with a deadline of October 15, 2024.

 

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. 

Application will open December 1, 2024, with a deadline of January 5, 2025.

 

Animal Welfare Grants

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

Application will open on November 22, 2024, with a deadline of January 10, 2025.  

Suncoast Disaster Recovery Grants

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

If you are interested in applying for the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund, please contact Michelle Croft at mcroft@cfsarasota.org

Athena Giving Circle Grants

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

Applications will open on September 9, 2024, with a deadline of October 10, 2024

Sponsorships

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

This application is open and is reviewed on a rolling basis. All submissions must be received no later than 60 days prior to the event date to allow for committee review.

Resources for Grantees

Frequently Asked Questions

Giving Partner Approval Status Report

Our Press Kit for Grantees

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.


Need assistance?

   
Email us:
impact@cfsarasota.org