[The Grants Committee meets monthly with the exception of July and August.]
The Community Foundation awards creative grants 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.)
PThe
primary area
served by the
Community
Foundation of
Greater Sun City
Center is
southern
Hillsborough
County south of
the Alafia
River.
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.
Current grant making criteria used to evaluate all applications for unrestricted funds:
1.
An agency exhibiting strong management skills and sound leadership qualities.
2.
A project which leverages dollars and/or people power.
3.
A creative project that has a positive impact on the community.
4.
A project that addresses a specific identified and prioritized need in the community.
5.
A project for which the Community Foundation grant plays an important role.
6.
An innovative project that needs seed money.
The Foundation is generally not interested in requests for:
1.
Funding of ongoing operating costs.
2.
Grants for capital campaigns or expenditures.
3.
Tickets for any fundraising event or advertising space in programs or other publications.
4.
Legislative lobbying or political campaigns.
5.
Medical research.
6.
Religious or sectarian purposes.
7.
Loans or assistance to individuals.
8.
A multiple year funding commitment.
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