Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Environmental Protection Grant

Q: When is the deadline for Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Environmental Protection Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Environmental Protection Grant?

Geography: In Pinellas County through grants to a variety of nonprofit organizations; Based in Pinellas County dedicated to making the county a better place to live or visit by improving the environment; Within Pinellas County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Pinellas Community Foundation

Foundation Environmental Grants Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

US $3,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations based in Pinellas County dedicated to making the county a better place to live or visit by improving the environment.

Geography

In Pinellas County through grants to a variety of nonprofit organizations
Based in Pinellas County dedicated to making the county a better place to live or visit by improving the environment
Within Pinellas County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Funds may not be requested for previously completed projects.
Not eligible: Animal welfare organizations, hospitals, schools, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and foundations are not eligible to apply

Overview

The Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Environmental Protection Grant, established by Cathleen Wells, focuses on enhancing Pinellas County's natural resources. Managed by the Pinellas Community Foundation, this fund supports 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to environmental improvement within the county. Only projects directly benefiting the local community are considered, ensuring that all funds are utilized effectively for the betterment of Pinellas County's ecosystem.

Cathleen W. Grant Environmental Grant
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) is changing lives and improving the quality of life in Pinellas County through grants to a variety of nonprofit organizations. The diversity of nonprofit agencies and the causes PCF supports are a reflection of the deep and broad-ranging charitable visions shared by benevolent PCF donors like you.
Concerned about the preservation of a clean, healthy environment, Cathleen Wells established a fund to safeguard and improve Pinellas County’s natural resources.

Eligibility

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations based in Pinellas County dedicated to making the county a better place to live or visit by improving the environment.All funds are to be expended within Pinellas County.

Ineligibility

Funds may not be requested for previously completed projectsAnimal welfare organizations, hospitals, schools, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and foundations are not eligible to apply

What Pinellas Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 205
Total given: $15.11M
Median grant: $21K
Range: $6,000–$2.48M

By dollars: Florida 93%, New York 5%, North Carolina 2%. Top recipient cities: Saint Petersburg, FL; Clearwater, FL; Tampa, FL.
7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

St Petersburg Free Clinic · Saint Petersburg, FL

St. petersburg free

$2.48M
Pinellas Ex Offender Re Entry Coali · Clearwater, FL

Large projects - adv

$792K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast · Tampa, FL

Boys & girls clubs o

$567K
Community Health Centers of Pinella · Clearwater, FL

Large projects - rei

$487K
Homeless Empowerment Program Hep · Clearwater, FL

Homeless empowerment

$411K