How much funding does ACE (Access, Capacity, Equity) Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for ACE (Access, Capacity, Equity) Grant?

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ACE (Access, Capacity, Equity) Grant

United Way Suncoast Inc

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ACE (Access, Capacity, Equity) Grant

Funder: United Way Suncoast

Purpose: Community investment initiative providing operational funding to nonprofit organizations to support innovative practices that enhance access to services, build organizational capacity, and promote equity.

Target Population: ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) families

Geographic Scope: United Way Suncoast footprint (Suncoast region)

Eligible Uses:

Operational funding

Innovative practices enhancing access to services

Organizational capacity building

Equity promotion programs

Example: awareness campaigns, pledge programs, production and distribution of materials, support services

Example Award: Red Star Foundation received ACE grant funding for:

Mental health awareness campaign through pledge program

Production and distribution of Red Star Service Pins

Production and distribution of Service Banners

Expected to benefit 1,800 veterans, military personnel and families, plus 500+ families who lost loved ones in military

Contact: United Way Suncoast
Website: unitedwaysuncoast.org

What United Way Suncoast Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 171
Total given: $11.57M
Median grant: $45K
Range: $6,000–$276K

By dollars: Florida >99%, District of Columbia <1%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Tampa, FL; St Petersburg, FL; Sarasota, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

School District of Manatee · Bradenton, FL

Allocations, designations, disaster relief response, grants & program impact funding

$276K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast · Clearwater, FL

Allocations, designations, disaster relief response, grants & program impact funding

$270K
Pemhs Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services DBA Eleos · Pinellas Park, FL

Allocations, designations, disaster relief response, grants & program impact funding

$262K
Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa Inc · Tampa, FL

Allocations, designations, disaster relief response, grants & program impact funding

$262K
Pinellas County Schools · Largo, FL

Allocations, designations, disaster relief response, grants & program impact funding

$250K