Deadline: 3-Sep-21
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is seeking applications for its Equity and Access Grants to support projects that promote equity and access to services amongst populations who face systemic barriers in their community.
These grants are an opportunity for the Community Foundation to partner with organizations who are focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access in local, direct service work.
Priorities
Priority is given to health and human services projects as well as those that promote equity to populations who face systemic barriers in their community, for example:
- Geographically underserved neighborhoods
- Communities of color
- Immigrants, refugees, or English language learners
- Persons with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ communities
- Single mothers
- And other under-represented populations
Funding Information
- Organizations may receive up to $30,000 through the Equity and Access Grant program within a 365 day period.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to receive a grant through this program, organizations must also 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.
For more information, visit https://www.cfsarasota.org/nonprofits/grants/equity-and-access-grants