Ponce de Leon Park - Photo by Amy Hall
March 2025 marks the launch of a pilot program for unrestricted grants, based on organization staff and budget size.
A simple online application allows nonprofits to apply for $80,000 in total grants for general operating support.
Grantees will be determined based on organizational strength in finances, leadership, and programs.
Organizations must be not-for-profit with 501(c)(3) status, must have received their tax-exempt determination letter from the IRS, and align with the mission of CCF. All organizations seeking funding must be located in or provide services in Charlotte County. Your organization does not need to be headquartered in Charlotte County, but the grant funds must be used within Charlotte County.
Organizations must provide information on staffing, mission, leadership, and board engagement, along with their budget and most recent financial documents.
CCF supports nonprofit organizations of all sectors (e.g., arts & culture, health care, etc.) that align with its mission to foster philanthropy and strengthen Charlotte County for future generations.
Applications are submitted through our online portal, accessible via the CCF website. The portal provides detailed instructions and an easy-to-follow application.
The spring grant cycle will run from March 7 – March 31, 2025, closing at 4:59pm on 3/31. Deadlines are strictly enforced to ensure a fair review process.
These funds are unrestricted, which allows nonprofits to allocate funding as needed to support their mission, operations, and strategic goals.
This is a simple grant application designed to take no longer than an hour.
Our new Grants Review Committee, comprised of community volunteers and experts, will conduct a thorough and impartial assessment of each application, based on the strength of the organization’s finances, leadership, and programs within the community.
Applicants will receive communication via email regarding the status of their application at the end of April 2025.
Approved applicants will receive an email containing an award letter outlining the grant terms, including simple reporting acknowledgements and disbursement information.
Applicants not selected for funding will be notified via email. We invite organizations to discuss their application and why it was not selected during a Zoom or phone call. Attending our informational sessions and consulting with our grants manager can offer valuable insights into strengthening future applications.
A volunteer-led organization is one that has no paid staff members and relies solely on non-paid volunteers to carry out their mission in the community.
No, in the fall we will hold another grants cycle for our donor-designated funds dedicated to specific areas of support, such as seniors. We will release more information regarding the fall grant cycle, over the summer.
No, organizations are only allowed to submit one application for this grant cycle. Based on criteria and eligibility for the fall cycle, you may also be able to apply for a grant then as well.
