Micro Grant for Rural Southwest Florida Nonprofits

• Up to $5,000 grant award
• Award duration up to 12 months
• Single payment following execution of grant agreement

• IRS determination letter or documentation confirming governmental, public-institute, or educational-institution status
• Most recent Form 990, audited financial statements, or comparable financial report
• Organization, department, or program operating budget
• Project budget
• Governing board/trustees/board of directors list or list of project leadership and key personnel
• Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR), if applicable
• Documentation confirming authorized applicant status
• Online application describing proposed project, intended outcomes, community engagement strategy, and long-term sustainability

• Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public/private college or university, governmental entity, state agency, or county health department
• Must be located in and/or primarily serve residents of Charlotte, Glades, or Hendry counties
• Must have an established governing body appropriate to organizational structure
• Must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or religious affiliation
• Must apply using own legal organizational status
• Political campaigns, lobbying activities, and advancement of a particular religion are excluded

SEE SCHEDULE OTHE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SOLVE ALL SOCIAL ISSUES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BY 2040.