How much funding does Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund) provide?

Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund) provides Up to $5,000 per business in funding.

When is the deadline for Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund)?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible for Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund)?

Geography: Located on Sanibel or Captiva Islands.

Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund)

Q: How often is Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund) offered?

Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund) accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Small Business Grants Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per business

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

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Geography

Located on Sanibel or Captiva Islands

Other requirements

Independently owned island business
Impacted by recent hurricanes (Ian, Helene, Milton)
Seeking recovery and rebuilding assistance

Overview

Small Business Grants

Critical grants distributed to independently owned island businesses to help them recover and rebuild following hurricanes and natural disasters.

Geographic Scope: Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida

Funding Details:

Award amount: Up to $5,000 per business
As of August 2025: 41 independently owned island businesses have benefited from $215,000 distributed from the Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund
15 additional businesses in pipeline for support
Total raised through matching challenge: $266,000 (exceeded $125,000 matching gift challenge)

Focus: Recovery and rebuilding following Hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton

Administration: FISH of SanCap administers the program with support from Sanibel Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce

Support Services:

Free business consulting through Florida SBDC at FGCU (held every second Friday)
Business Resource Fairs for resiliency improvement
Assistance with applications through Chamber of Commerce

Contact Information:

Program Administration: FISH of SanCap
Application Support: Sanibel Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
CFI Executive Director: Dolly Farrell
Email: dfarrell@sancapcfi.org / info@sancapcfi.org
Phone: (239) 322-3818
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1429, Sanibel, FL 33957

How to Apply

Application Process

Submit Application: Complete application through FISH of SanCap or with assistance from Sanibel Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
Application Review: FISH of SanCap reviews applications for eligibility
Award Distribution: Approved businesses receive grants of up to $5,000
Business Support: Optional participation in free SBDC consulting and Business Resource Fairs

Eligibility Requirements:

Independently owned island business
Located on Sanibel or Captiva Islands
Impacted by recent hurricanes (Ian, Helene, Milton)
Seeking recovery and rebuilding assistance

Available Resources:

Free confidential business consulting (every second Friday with Florida SBDC expert)
Assistance with financing, strategy, and growth planning
Referrals to Business Resource Fair for additional support

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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.