Community Grant Program

Community Grant Program

Overview: The Boca Grande Woman's Club provides funding for infrastructure, local organizations, and area schools through its Community Grant Program. Grants are made each spring to various 501(c)(3) organizations located in Boca Grande or those that provide support to the Boca Grande community. In its 75-year history, the Club has been instrumental in supporting major island initiatives.

Geographic Scope: Boca Grande Island, Florida and supporting organizations serving the Boca Grande community

Focus Areas:

Infrastructure projects

Community organizations (501(c)(3) non-profits)

Area schools and educational programs

Eligibility

• Organization must be 501(c)(3) non-profit status
• Located in Boca Grande or provide support to the Boca Grande community
• Selected organizations are reviewed and interviewed by the Community Grants Committee

Grant Timeline

• Early February: Grant applications sent to previous grantees
• March 1: Application deadline
• March:
- Board reviews applications and approves budget - Community Grants Committee interviews applicants and recommends awards
• April: Board approves individual grants at April meeting
• April 30: Checks and letters mailed to recipients (end of fiscal year)

Special Considerations

• In some instances, special needs arise and funds are distributed outside the regular cycle
• These emergency disbursements require Board discussion and approval

Recent Grant Recipients Include

• Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS)
• BGWC Scholarship Program
• Boca Grande Art Alliance
• Boca Grande Fire Rescue District
• Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation
• Boca Grande Historical Society
• Boca Grande Preschool
• Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association
• Crowninshield Community House
• Friends of Boca Grande Community Center
• GICIA (land conservation, bike path, Mercado property projects)
• Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament
• Gasparilla Maritime Museum
• The Island School
• Johann Fust Community Library
• Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camps
• LA Ainger Middle School Band Boosters
• Lemon Bay High School Band Boosters
• Lemon Bay High School Baseball Boosters
• Lemon Bay High School Football Boosters
• Lemon Bay High School Project Graduation
• Mote Marine Laboratory
• Royal Palm Players
• Suncoast Humane Society

Historical Impact

• Major initiatives supported include:
- Drive to bring freshwater system to island (1966) - COVID-19 economic relief (2020) - Disaster relief for three major hurricanes

Contact Information

Boca Grande Woman's Club P.O. Box 65 Boca Grande, FL 33921 info@bocagrandewomansclub.org

Organization Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Federal Tax ID: #59-1727546
Florida Registration #CH9379