The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Catalytic Grant.
Donor Name: Gulf Coast Community Foundation
State: Florida
County: Charlotte County (FL), DeSoto County (FL), Sarasota County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/14/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priorities
They prioritize projects that are bold, ready, and impactful, evaluated across:
- Impact
- Potential for meaningful, lasting change
- Focus on root causes
- Readiness
- Organizational capacity and experience
- Clear, realistic implementation plan
- Collaboration
- Strong partnerships
- Builds on existing efforts and avoids duplication of services
- Outcomes
- Clearly defined success metrics
- Plan to track and learn from results
- Sustainability & Leverage
- Continuity beyond the grant
- Ability to attract additional funding or partners
Funding Information
These grants typically exceed $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations may apply for Community and Catalytic grants if they are:
- Actively serving Sarasota, Charlotte, or DeSoto Counties, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, or Longboat Key
- Designated as public charities by the IRS
For more information, visit GCCF.
