Plantation Community Foundation Grants

Plantation Community Foundation Grants

Geographic Scope: South Sarasota County (from Osprey south to the Sarasota/Charlotte County line; from the Gulf of Mexico east to the general area of Interstate 75)

Focus Areas:

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization Type: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations only
• Non-discrimination Policy: Must have non-discriminatory policy regarding race, religion, and national origin, stated in promotional literature
• Religious Organizations: If founded and run by religious denominations, must seek and be available to clients of all beliefs; significant number of clients must be from different religious denominations with proof provided
• Financial Requirements: Must submit financial statements with CPA certificate or review letter; if year-end is June 30 or prior, in-house draft Balance Sheet and P&L Statement up to October 31 of current year required
• IRS Documentation: Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) exemption is mandatory
• Local Presence: Must have significant presence in South Sarasota County
• Prior Award Accountability: Organizations awarded grants in previous year must show proof with receipts of fund expenditure, received by December 31 of previous year

What the Foundation Does NOT Fund

• Administrative expenses
• General operating expenses
• Organizations with large Unrestricted Funds
• Heavily funded organizations with large budgets where the grant would have little/no impact
• Poorly run agencies showing little chance of improvement
• Tangible items or operating expenses not directly related to client services

Selection Process

• Grants issued on selective basis
• Each qualified applicant will be visited by a Grant Review Committee member
• Applicants may present additional information during site visit
• Award notifications in March; awards presented at April Grants Award Luncheon

Contact:
Grants Review Committee Chairperson
Plantation Community Foundation, Inc.
500 Rockley Boulevard
Venice, FL 34293