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Max Funding

Up to $25K

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Due Date

Rolling

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Application Type

Full Application

FUNDER DETAILS

FUNDER TYPE

Community Foundation

FUNDING FREQUENCY

Quarterly Cycles

FUNDING DURATION

One-Year Grant

USE OF FUNDS

Programs/Projects

RESTRICTIONS

Restricted

ELIGIBILITY

✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Faith-Based Organizations

PROGRAM AREAS

Education, Environment, Economic Development, Health, Human Services, Arts & Culture, Community Development, Civic, Women, Homelessness, Job Training, Youth, Disabilities, Food Security, Housing, Immigration, Imprisonment, Seniors

LOCATIONS

Florida

Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Gulf Coast Community Grant

Gulf Coast Community Foundation seeks to transform our region through bold and proactive philanthropy. Gulf Coast’s grant-making is designed to make the greatest positive impact in our communities. 


Funding priorities include: 

  • Health 

  • Human Services 

  • Civic 

  • Economic Development 

  • Arts and Culture

  • Education

  • Environment


Community Grant Application Deadlines:

  • August 11, 2025

  • September 15, 2025

  • January 19, 2026

  • April 20, 2026


First-time applicants, please contact us for guidance prior to completing an application at CommunityLeadership@GulfCoastCF.org


Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed monthly.

About The Grant

Requirements

  • Registered 501(c)3 organizations serving Sarasota County, Charlotte County, and Boca Grande. 


  • Funding may not exceed $25,000 during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). -We request one application per organization for each fiscal year. 


  • The application may include multiple programs and/or events you would like Gulf Coast to consider funding. 


  • Applicants requesting support for events are asked to provide a full list of sponsorship levels available for each event.

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FOUNDATION NAME

Gulf Coast Community Foundation

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FUNDER TYPE

Community Foundation

CONTACT

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