Community Impact Grants

Contact:

• Address: 4242 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
• Phone: (941) 484-4811
• Email: office@uwssc.org

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.

Application Process

Detailed application instructions and deadlines are not provided in the available website content. Interested non-profit organizations should:

1. Contact United Way of South Sarasota County directly for current funding cycle information:
   • Phone: (941) 484-4811
   • Email: office@uwssc.org
   • Address: 4242 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
2. Request application guidelines, deadlines, and requirements for the current funding cycle
3. Prepare proposal materials demonstrating:
   • Organizational mission and capacity
   • Program effectiveness and outcomes
   • Alignment with United Way's core values (Education, Health, Financial Stability)
   • Community impact and need
4. Submit application through United Way's process (format and submission method to be confirmed with organization)