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.
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
Capacity Building Grants
Capacity Building Grants help improve a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission by strengthening its capacity
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.
Animal Welfare Grants
Animal Welfare Grants (up to $25,000) support organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care.
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Grants
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Grants support the work of organizations with programs in disaster recovery.
Athena Giving Circle Grants
Athena Giving Circle grants support organizations and initiatives that meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in our community.
Sponsorships
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impact@cfsarasota.org
March 6, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $170,000 Supporting Animal Welfare
July 18, 2024
New Stars Academy to brighten childcare options
July 18, 2024
First 1,000 Days Suncoast at SMH Received $7,500 Grant
July 11, 2024
$500,000 in grants awarded to support vital programming
July 11, 2024
Embracing Our Differences Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Establish Parent Advisory Council
May 30, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $110,000 in Capacity Building Grants to 15 Local Nonprofits
December 27, 2023
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $110,000 to 15 Area Nonprofits