Athena Giving Circle Grants
Forecasted
Athena Giving Circle Grants support local nonprofits with programs and initiatives that pursue long-term solutions and meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Funder: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants up to $20,000
Summary: Supports local programs and initiatives that meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Key Information: Athena determines its funding focus each year; prospective applicants should contact its Community Foundation liaison.
Description
Athena Giving Circle Grants support programs and initiatives that meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in the local community. The Athena Progressive Giving Circle is a community of women and a component fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Athena selects the fields it will support and the organizations it will fund, while the foundation supports the grant process.
Athena prioritizes innovative, holistic, effective, and direct approaches, backed by a clear need for funding, a plan for its use, and a deep commitment to the work. It seeks nonprofit partners working on long-term solutions who can demonstrate positive community impact. For 2026, Athena is supporting a local organization providing essential feminine and personal hygiene products to women and girls.
