Grant Writing: Local & State Resources

Check-A-Charity provides financial information reported from charitable organizations to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Physical Address: 1819 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Mailing Address: 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237.
(941) 955-3000
This foundation provides donor advised grants, grants from legacy and field of interest funds, and immediate impact grants for organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. Organizations must have a profile in The Giving Partner (see below) to apply for and receive funding.

2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237.
(941) 955-3000
Overseen by the Community Foundation of Sarasota, this site enables nonprofits to create a profile which can be accessed by potential funders.

2820 Manatee Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 747-7765
This foundation connects the charitable interests of donors with needs in the Manatee County community. It administers three funds that accept "competitive" grant applications, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, and also makes grants from a variety of donor advised funds that are not open to the competitive application process.