Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

December 14, 2026

76 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
December 14, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • At least one current program with local impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Must have an approved/current profile in The Giving Partner database

Overview

Geographic Scope: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties

Focus Areas:

  • Funding emergency veterinary treatment for urgent cases or extraordinary medical needs
  • Supporting large equipment purchases (e.g., X-ray machines, surgical equipment) for clinics

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a 501(c)3 public charity with an IRS Letter of Determination
  • At least one current program with local impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto County
  • Must have an approved/current profile in The Giving Partner database

Award Details:

  • Up to $25,000 per organization
  • Partial funding may be available based on application quality and quantity

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 941-556-7113
  • Email: impact@cfsarasota.org
  • Address: 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

  • Applications open: November 10, 2025

  • Applications close: December 14, 2025
  • Platform Notes:

  • New grant application platform in use

  • If you have not submitted a grant since April 21, 2025, you will need to create a new user profile

  • Ensure you see the Community Foundation of Sarasota County logo at the top of the apply page

  • Clear cookies/cache or use a different browser to avoid auto-population issues
  • Review Process:

  • Applications reviewed by committee including local animal welfare experts

  • Information session held during application opening week

  • Office hours available each Friday from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom
  • Grant Reporting Requirements:

  • Grantees must complete grant reporting to showcase results and impact

  • View specific requirements on foundation website
  • What The Community Foundation Trust of Sarasota County actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    12
    Total given
    $335K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $5,016–$130K
    • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Sarasota, FL; St Petersburg, FL; Tampa, FL.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • All Faiths Food Bank Inc · Sarasota, FL

      Food, agriculture, and nutrition

      $130K

    • Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc · Sarasota, FL

      Housing, shelter

      $81K

    • Combat Wounded Veteran's Challenge Inc · St Petersburg, FL

      Human services

      $25K

    • Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Inc · Sarasota, FL

      Human services

      $23K

    • Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Inc · Tampa, FL

      Housing, shelter

      $13K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Animal rescue

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