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Overview

Service Club of Manatee County Grant Program

Funder: Service Club of Manatee County, Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN #59-6166706)

Geographic Scope: Manatee County, Florida

Mission: Support children who reside in Manatee County by raising and distributing funding for those in need of food, shelter, clothing, health services, or educational services.

    Funding Focus

  • Food assistance
  • Shelter
  • Clothing
  • Health services
  • Educational services

Target Population: Children in need in Manatee County

    Eligibility

  • Local non-profit charitable organizations committed to improving the lives of local children in need
  • Organizations must be located in or serve Manatee County

    Grant Process

  • Grant Committee thoroughly evaluates each request
  • Personal interviews conducted with each organization
  • Recommendations presented to membership for final approval
  • Applications reviewed independently by a panel of three reviewers using a scoring matrix

    Recent Grant Cycle (2025)

  • Total distributed: $183,500.00
  • 29 local children's non-profits funded
  • Grant Reception held May 22, 2025 at Manatee Performing Arts Center

Contact Information

Grants Committee Chair: Janene Amick Phone: 941-749-1111 x106 Email: serviceclubgrants@gmail.com Note: Email is not monitored daily

Registration

A copy of official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-HELPFLA (435-7352) or via www.800HELPFLA.COM. Registration #CH-57230.

How to Apply

2026 Grant Application Process

Application Timeline:

  • Application opens: March 4, 2026

  • Application deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  • Late submissions will not be considered
  • Application Materials:
    1. Review the 2026 Service Club Grant Application thoroughly before starting
    2. Review the evaluation matrix that reviewers will use during evaluation
    3. Complete all required sections of the application

    Submission Format:

  • Applications must be completed and submitted by the deadline

  • Late submissions will not be accepted
  • Note: The application document ("SCMC 2026 GRANT APPLICATION.pdf") and evaluation matrix are available for download in advance of the official opening date.

    Evaluation Criteria:

  • Each completed application is reviewed independently by a panel of three reviewers

  • Reviewers use a scoring matrix as their evaluation guide
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitschild-welfarefoodhousingeducationcommunity-services

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