Community Impact Grants

Community Impact Grants

Funder: United Way of South Sarasota County

Contact:

Address: 4242 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

Phone: (941) 484-4811

Email: office@uwssc.org

Overview

United Way of South Sarasota County awards Community Impact Grants to non-profit agencies and human services programs. In the most recent cycle, grants were distributed to 22 non-profits and 30 programs providing services across three core impact areas.

Funding Amount

Approximately $200,000 distributed annually back into the community

Geographic Scope

South Sarasota County, Florida (including North Port, Venice, and Englewood areas)

Focus Areas (Core Values)

• Education - Early learning, mentoring, adult literacy, youth enrichment
• Health - Medical services, case management, therapy, food assistance, meals programs
• Financial Stability/Income & Financial - Bridge housing, financial assistance programs
• Disaster Recovery

Eligible Applicants

Non-profit agencies and human services organizations operating in South Sarasota County

Sample Funded Programs (Most Recent Year)

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program
• Child Protection Center (multiple programs)
• Children First Early Head Start Program
• Family Promise South Sarasota County (Bridge Housing and Open Doors)
• Florida Center for Early Childhood (multiple programs)
• Girl Scouts Scholarships
• Good Samaritan Med Walk in Clinic & Dispensary
• Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County
• North Port Meals on Wheels
• Senior Friendship Centers
• Teen Court Sarasota
• The Twig Boutique
• Venice Area Mobile Meals
• YMCA Youth and Early Learning Programs

Application Process

Vetting and Review Process: More than 50 volunteers from the Allocations Committee review and vet applications, assessing organizational capacity, program effectiveness, and alignment with United Way's mission and core values.