Cox Charities Community Investment Grants

Cox Charities Community Investment Grants

Funder: Cox Communications (Cox Charities program, funded by employees)

Status: Active annual program

Geographic Scope: Cox Communications service areas in the Southeast Region, including:

Acadiana

Baton Rouge

New Orleans

Florida's Gulf Coast

Central Florida (Marion and Alachua counties)

Middle Georgia

Regional Focus: Funds raised by local employees benefit programs in Cox-serviceable areas within Marion and Alachua counties, Florida

Program Overview

Cox Charities is a unique, employee-giving campaign launched in 2015 in Cox's Southeast Region. The program operates under the theme "Give Where You Live," ensuring that dollars raised in each market stay in the market where they were generated. The program is funded by Cox employees and guided by enthusiastic employee advisory councils in each of the six markets.

Award Details

• Grant Amount: Up to $5,000 per award
• Total Regional Allocation (2018 example): Over $95,000 distributed across Southeast Region
• Funding Focus Areas:
- Education - Technology - Social issues - Conservation - The arts

Award Cycles

Funds are distributed in two annual cycles: 1. Community Investment Grants - General funding cycle 2. Innovation in Education Grants - Occurs in spring; focuses on local schools (2018: $55,000+ distributed)

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: 501(c)(3) organizations
• Service Area: Programs must benefit Cox Communications service areas

Application Process

• Applications submitted online at www.coxcharitiesser.org
• Application deadlines vary by grant cycle

Administration

• Employee advisory councils in each market determine how dollars are invested
• Employees are passionate about supporting programs with positive impact in service areas
• The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County provides administrative support

Contact Information

Cox Communications - Central Florida
• Market Vice President: Kevin Monroe
• Media Contact: Devon Chestnut
• Phone: 352-337-2158
• Email: Devon.chestnut@cox.com

Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County

Location: 324 SE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34471

Phone: (352) 622-5020

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.