CFSLC Community Impact Grants

From Community Foundation of South Lake County

The Community Foundation of South Lake County aims to serve its local community by connecting resources with intentional philanthropic efforts. It focuses on making a meaningful difference in the South Lake Community through strategic investments in local nonprofits, having contributed over $9 million in community grants in 27 years.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program from the Community Foundation of South Lake County is designed to support non-profits that are making significant contributions to the south Lake Community across various sectors. The broad goals of the grant include fostering development and providing assistance in areas critical to community well-being. Specifically, the grant looks to support causes in the following areas:

  • Affordable Housing & Homelessness
  • Education
  • Health & Wellness
  • General Operating Support

Organizations with a focus on Women & Children are encouraged to apply for a different grant, namely the Women’s Giving Alliance grant opportunity.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
FL (Lake County)
Organization Type
Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Organizations with an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Other
  • Must serve residents of the former South Lake County tax district, including Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, and unincorporated areas of South Lake County
  • Organizations based outside the South Lake County area must indicate what percentage of the agency or program benefits residents of the South Lake County tax district and how long they have been serving the South Lake County community
  • Minimum of three years of financial and program data required

Ineligibility

Endowments
Fundraising expenses, sponsorships, or thrift stores
Infrastructure improvements not owned by the applicant
Lobbying, advocacy, or litigation related expenses
Individuals
Foreign based organizations
Political or trade associations
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Medical or scientific research
Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or marital status
up to 25k

Submission

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