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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, a powerful, searchable 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. 

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

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

Resources for Grantees

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