Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund
Funding Amount
Varies; distributed to nonprofit organizations and small businesses
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Emergency relief fund activated ahead of major hurricanes to support recovery and rebuild efforts on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
Program Status:
- Activated: Ahead of Hurricane Milton (October 2024)
- Geographic Scope: Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida
Historical Impact:
- CFI has activated recovery fund in past disasters: Hurricane Charley, Irma, Ian, and COVID-19 pandemic
- Since Hurricane Ian (September 28, 2022): Over $1 million in grants distributed to local nonprofit organizations
- As of August 1, 2026: $215,000 distributed to 37 small businesses; 15 more in pipeline
Funding Uses:
- Grants to local partnering nonprofit organizations
- Recovery and economic revitalization investments for the community
- Small business grants (up to $5,000 per business)
- Nonprofit employee assistance (see separate program)
- Community rebuilding and resilience efforts
Donations:
- Tax-deductible contributions welcome
- Donations support grants to local nonprofit partners
- Funds allocated for economic revitalization
Contact Information:
- Contact: Dolly Farrell, Executive Director
- Email: info@sancapcfi.org / dfarrell@sancapcfi.org
- Phone: (239) 322-3818 / (239) 703-3226
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1429, Sanibel, FL 33957
- Website: MyCFI.org
How to Donate:
- Mail donations to: P.O. Box 1429, Sanibel, FL 33957
- Online: MyCFI.org
- QR code available for scanning
How to Apply
Funding Application Process
For Nonprofit Organizations:
- Submit proposal for recovery or community rebuilding initiative
- Describe project and community impact
- Submit to CFI for grant consideration
- Awards made to selected nonprofit partners
For Small Businesses:
- Complete small business grant application (see Small Business Grants program details)
- Apply through FISH of SanCap or with Chamber of Commerce assistance
- Provide documentation of hurricane-related losses
- Awards up to $5,000 per business
For Nonprofit Employees:
- Apply through F.I.S.H of SanCap
- Provide proof of employment and disaster losses
- Receive emergency relief assistance
Application Contact: Dolly Farrell, (239) 703-3226 or dfarrell@sancapcfi.org
What Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 17
- Total given
- $520K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $5,500–$167K
- By dollars: Florida 91%, Minnesota 6%, Maine 2%. Top recipient cities: Sanibel, FL; Fort Myers, FL; Rochester, MN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Fish of Sanibel Captive Inc · Sanibel, FL
Daf/hurricane assist
$167K
Community Housing Resources · Sanibel, FL
Daf/hurricane asst
$53K
St Michael and All Angels Church · Sanibel, FL
Daf
$50K
Sanibel Captiva Conservation Fnd · Sanibel, FL
Daf
$48K
Sanibel Captiva Islands Chamber · Sanibel, FL
Hurricane assistance
$39K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Small businesses
- Disaster relief
- Community development
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