How much funding does Charlotte CF Water Quality/Environment Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Charlotte CF Water Quality/Environment Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Charlotte CF Water Quality/Environment Fund

Q: Who is eligible for Charlotte CF Water Quality/Environment Fund?

Geography: In Charlotte County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: CCF Grants WILL NOT support; Annual Campaigns; Fraternal organizations, societies or orders; Grants to Individuals; Advancement of a particular religion or faith; Lobbying or similar activities; Political organizations or campaigns; Scholarly Research.

Charlotte Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Water Grants Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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

Geography

In Charlotte County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://charlottecf.org/grants/)._
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of the following which will be validated by Foundation staff
Metrics and outcomes demonstrate that Charlotte County will primarily benefit from these grant funds
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and sustainability

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: CCF Grants WILL NOT support
Not eligible: Annual Campaigns
Not eligible: Fraternal organizations, societies or orders
Not eligible: Grants to Individuals
Not eligible: Advancement of a particular religion or faith
Not eligible: Lobbying or similar activities
Not eligible: Political organizations or campaigns
Not eligible: Scholarly Research
Not eligible: Event Sponsorships

Overview

Giving back to the community through grant making is one way how we fulfill our mission of “Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter”. Through the generosity of our donors, The Charlotte Community Foundation can award grant-making dollars each year to organizations serving the needs of communities in and around Charlotte County, Florida.

Water Quality/Environment Fund

Organizations or collaborations that are helping our community by investing in programs that will support a healthy environment and water quality initiatives within Charlotte County.

Examples include but not limited to:

* Clean Water Programs
* Community Education
* Research & Development Programs

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Applicants will be required to provide evidence of the following which will be validated by Foundation staff:
* A current 501(c)(3) status OR Governmental Organization as described in 501(c)(1) and 509(a)(1) of the IRC.
* Location in and/or primary service to residents in Charlotte County.
* Metrics and outcomes demonstrate that Charlotte County will primarily benefit from these grant funds.
* Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
* CCF Grants WILL support: Program/Service Delivery and Equipment
* Program/service delivery and equipment expenses could include but are not limited to:
* Program supplies that are fundamental to the delivery of the program/service directly impact a community’s needs.
* Part-Time, periodic wages that are fundamental to the delivery of a specific short-term program or service.
* Equipment is required in order to provide a program/service that directly addresses a community need.

Ineligibility

* CCF Grants WILL NOT support:
* Annual Campaigns
* Fraternal organizations, societies or orders
* Grants to Individuals
* Advancement of a particular religion or faith
* Lobbying or similar activities
* Political organizations or campaigns
* Scholarly Research
* Event Sponsorships

What Charlotte Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 28
Total given: $1.23M
Median grant: $22K
Range: $5,250–$497K

By dollars: Florida 98%, Ohio <1%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Port Charlotte, FL; Punta Gorda, FL; Charlotte Harbor, FL.
32% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

William R Gaines Jr Veteran Memorial Fund Inc · Port Charlotte, FL

General

$497K
Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic · Charlotte Harbor, FL

Social services & welfare, health & medical

$110K
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens Inc · Punta Gorda, FL

General

$101K
Ann Storck Center · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Social services & welfare

$50K
South Florida State College Foundation Inc · Avon Park, FL

Health & medical

$40K