The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization which administers funds established by individuals, corporations, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations to support the charitable needs of the Tampa Bay area. Many of the funds within the Foundation are set up for specific purposes or were established by donors who are actively involved with the staff and board in selecting grant recipients. The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay awards creative grants from its
Community Fund with the goal of fostering positive changes in the lives of our citizens.
Who is eligible to receive a grant from the unrestricted fund of the Foundation?
POrganizations
must have a
501(c)(3)
status in
good
standing
from the
IRS.
(Must attach a
copy of the IRS
determination letter with the
application.)
POrganizations
based in and serving
communities
in
Hillsborough,
Pasco,
Pinellas
and/or
Hernando
counties.
What projects and programs does the Foundation support?
Program interests of the Foundation include arts and culture, community development, education, environment and animals, and health and human services.
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Current grant making criteria used to evaluate all applications for unrestricted funds:
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An agency exhibiting strong management skills and sound leadership qualities.
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A project which leverages dollars and/or people power.
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A creative project that has a positive impact on the community.
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A project that addresses a specific identified and prioritized need in the community.
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A project for which the Community Foundation grant plays an important role.
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An innovative project that needs seed money. |
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Maximum
award
is $7,500. |
The Foundation is generally not interested in requests for:
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Funding of ongoing operating costs.
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Grants for capital campaigns or expenditures.
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Tickets for any fundraising event,
conference, or advertising space in programs or other publications.
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Legislative lobbying or political campaigns.
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Medical research.
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Religious or sectarian purposes.
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Loans or assistance to individuals.
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A multiple year funding commitment.
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Confirmed in Compliance With National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations