As a way to ensure local nonprofit organizations have the resources and support to address community needs while innovating their capacity and approach, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has several new as well as longstanding grant opportunities now accepting applications. View all grant opportunities.
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Community Impact Grants
Community Impact Grants (up to $10,000) are designed to address community needs by helping local organizations transform innovative ideas into successful programs or partnerships. Applications are reviewed monthly.
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Capacity Building Grants
Capacity Building Grants (up to $10,000) respond to organizational needs and are designed to help improve a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission. Applications are reviewed monthly.
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Grade-Level Reading and Family Success Grants
Grade-Level Reading and Family Success Grants from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County provide funding for organizations whose programs and services align with the Community Foundation's Campaign for Grade-Level Reading areas of focus.
Grant requests are invitation only on a rolling basis throughout the year from organizations that focus their efforts on closing the achievement gap, helping students achieve reading proficiency by 3rd grade and/or implementing programs that are whole-family focused.
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Equity and Access Grants
Equity and Access Grants ($5,000 – $30,000) are designed to align with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Priority will be given to proposals that promote educational and health care equity to those populations who face systemic barriers in our community.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed in December, February, April, and June.
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Strategic Partnerships
Requests for support for events and/or public programs not meeting other grant opportunities are considered on an ongoing basis through this application.
These requests should represent the diversity of our region and uphold and promote activities that ensure accessibility for all.
They should also bring awareness to community needs and opportunities as well as demonstrate our area’s culture of philanthropy and strive to connect people with causes.
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For those interested in applying for a grant opportunity but unsure where to begin, we have compiled helpful resources to guide you along the application process: |
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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.
If you have any questions about available grant opportunities, reach out to [email protected].
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Peer-to-Peer Webinar Recording
Last Tuesday, the Nonprofit Services Team and GiveGab hosted "The Power of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising and Matching Incentives" webinar, covering how you can leverage Peer-to-Peer Fundraising and Matching Incentives in your The Giving Partner or Boost campaigns.We walked through how you can easily use this functionality on the platform, as well as best practices and strategies for getting the most out of these features.
Missed the webinar or want to take another listen? You can view a recording by clicking the link below.
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Sarasota County CARES Act Funds
Accepting Applications
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a $2 trillion economic relief package designed to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. Sarasota County is eligible to potentially receive up to approximately $75.7 million. To date, Sarasota County has received $18.9 million, which the Sarasota County Commission has approved funding to the following categories:
- Health and Medical
- Food, Water, and Shelter
- Economic Recovery
Sarasota County nonprofits who have incurred expenses related to COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for funding from both the individual and business categories of funding on the county's website (link below). Be sure to refer to the eligibility requirements on the county's website.
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Take Part in the Florida Safe Survey
The Florida Safe Survey is an online survey that allows residents, especially older adults, to make important self-assessments on their COVID-19 behaviors through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The Florida Safe Survey is powered by CV19 CheckUp, a hyper-personalized online tool developed by BellAge, Inc.
Visit FloridaSafeSurvey.com to complete the survey and receive a Safe Behavior Report that assesses your COVID-19 behavior. Feel free to share this survey with your partners and clients, as well.
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The 2020 Census: A Voice for the Future
Responding to this year’s census is a once-a-decade opportunity to make sure those who follow have more to count on than a historical record. By responding to the census, each household response helps allocate federal funding and congressional representation, among other critical metrics. And, the answers we share today provide a voice as well as an economic and social blueprint for future generations, as funding for schools, hospitals and roads – just to name a few top items – are all viewed through the lens of the census.
In this blog post by Mischa Kirby, APR, Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing, learn how completing the census and encouraging others to do so gives coming generations a clear voice for the future.
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Respond to the Census Before the Deadline September 30
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Need help taking the census? Call 844-330-2020 for English or 844-468-2020 for Spanish. |
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Calling all parents, grandparents, teachers and friends! Do you know an incredible kid who’s doing awesome things in Sarasota-Manatee? We want to hear about them! Have they overcome a daunting challenge? Reached an impressive milestone? Made a difference in the community? Each month, we're inviting you to nominate a local kid who’s made their mark.
Winners and their impressive achievements will be recognized on the Sarasota Magazine website and social media channels AND the Community Foundation will award a grant in the child’s name to a local nonprofit organization of their choice.The winner will also get to schedule a visit from The ChillMobile, the grooviest ice-cream truck in town.
Open to all kids ages 5-15.
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Nonprofit Job Bank
Whether you're seeking a new nonprofit position or you want to post an open position at your organization, your local resource is the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter's Job Bank, supported by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
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