[Community Foundation of Sarasota County](https://www.cfsarasota.org)

December 2026 | March 2027

Up to $25,000 per award; partial funding possible; total pool varies by cycle

Supports organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties providing emergency veterinary care and equipment for animal welfare.

--- ## Description This grant supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving animal welfare and humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties, Florida. Funding is prioritized for emergency veterinary treatment for urgent or extraordinary medical needs and for significant equipment purchases (such as X-ray or surgical equipment) to strengthen the capacity of animal welfare organizations and enhance their impact in the community. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated) - March 2027: Full application deadline (anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Organizations may request up to $25,000 per grant cycle. - Partial funding may be awarded depending on the quantity and quality of applications. - The total pool of available funding varies by year and is announced with each cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) public charity with an IRS Letter of Determination. - Must have at least one active program with local impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto Counties. - Must have an approved and current profile in [The Giving Partner](https://www.thegivingpartner.org/) by the application deadline. - Projects must address urgent animal welfare needs or equipment purchases that directly benefit animals in the eligible counties. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s online grants platform. - If you have not applied to the Foundation since April 21, 2025, you must create a new user profile on the updated grant portal. - Applications are reviewed by a committee including local animal welfare experts. - Information sessions are typically held during the week the application opens, and weekly office hours are available for applicant questions. - A final grant report is required within 12 months of receiving funding. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to proposals demonstrating strong impact on critical animal welfare needs in the community. - Requests for partial funding may be considered. - Grant recipients are encouraged to share stories of impact and may be asked to provide press releases or testimonials. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Guidelines](https://www.cfsarasota.org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants) - [Grant Eligibility Requirements](https://www.cfsarasota.org/nonprofits/grants/grant-eligibility-requirements) - [The Giving Partner](https://www.thegivingpartner.org/) - [Grant Reporting Requirements](https://www.cfsarasota.org/nonprofits/grants/grant-reporting) - [Press Kit for Grantees](https://www.cfsarasota.org/nonprofits/grants/press-kit-for-grantees) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------| | Community Impact Team | [impact@cfsarasota.org](mailto:impact@cfsarasota.org) | (941) 556-7113 | | General Foundation Info| [info@cfsarasota.org](mailto:info@cfsarasota.org) | (941) 955-3000 |

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