Grantmaking

Since 1976, we have partnered with donors to invest more than $132 million in Southwest Florida.

Through a variety of grantmaking approaches—including donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, field-of-interest funds, giving circles, and agency funds—we help ensure charitable dollars stay local and address the issues that matter most to our region.

A portion of our funds is intentionally directed to projects that create measurable impact over time. These investments support work across the causes that most affect Southwest Florida, with a focus on solutions that address root causes and lead to lasting change. Because complex challenges cannot be solved by one organization alone, we prioritize efforts that bring partners together and use shared learning and data to track progress.
At this time, we do not have a competitive grant cycle open.

If you would like to receive information about funding and capacity building opportunities, you can sign up below.

ELIGIBILITY

• Nonprofit organizations exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Units of government are eligible [(c)(4) and (c)(6) agencies are not eligible]
• Applicants must be located in and/or primarily serve residents of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. Eligible organizations must be governed by a volunteer board of directors
• Organizations must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or religious affiliation

EXCLUSIONS

• Political Campaigns
• Lobbying or similar activities
• Advancement of a particular religion or faith