Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Community Grants

Who can apply: Organizations serving Sarasota County, Charlotte County, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida, and classified as tax-exempt public charities by the IRS are eligible. Individual schools, booster clubs, classrooms, pass-through organizations, projects outside the service area, and certain listed program and event requests are not eligible. Faith-based nonprofits may apply for eligible non-worship, non-instructional, and non-proselytizing activities.

Deadline: Fiscal Year 2027 cycles: Summer May 1-June 30, 2026; Fall July 15-September 30, 2026; Winter October 15-December 31, 2026; Spring January 15-March 30, 2027.