Grant Requirements: 

• Non-mandatory Grant Application Q&A was held virtually on June 21, 2021, 10:00-11:15am. Review the powerpoint Grant Q&A 2021.pptx
• Grant funding must serve residents of South Lake County tax district; includes cities of Clermont, Montverde, Groveland, Mascotte, Ferndale, Minneola, and Stuckey.
• Must be an active and in good-standing 501(c)(3) organization.
• Awards up to $25,000.
• Must have been an active organization for at least 3 years (and provide 1 year of financial history).
• Must fully complete the application including required attachments.
• Applicants are encouraged to attend our Non-profit Sustainability workshops and activities throughout the year.
• Must adhere to parameters provided for each grant cycle and/or type.
• A representative should be able to attend the Award Presentation in October/November; (we will continue to monitor safety as it pertains to the in-person activities).

Grants made competitively through our Grant cycle are limited to:

• Tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations certified by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code
• Grant must be for the direct benefit of the South Lake County Community which includes communities within the Hospital Tax District and encompasses: Clermont (south to 4-corners included), Ferndale, Groveland, Mascotte, Minneola, Stuckey, and Montverde; please note, this does not mean your organization cannot be from an area outside the tax district, just the grant must directly benefit the South Lake community. Grants from our Family of Funds are not subject to this limitation.
• Minimum of three years of financial and program data. Financial data must be provided, and IRS 501(c)(3) tax return for a 12-month period prior to application.
• Public schools are eligible to apply; funds must be granted to the school, which can then be distributed accordingly.
• Public libraries are eligible to apply.

The following requests are not eligible for funding from the Community Foundation of South Lake unrestricted pool of assets:

• Organizations that are not tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Endowments
• Capital Campaigns
• Fundraising expenses, sponsorship, or thrift stores
• Infrastructure improvements when the land/building is not owned by the organization
• No support for religious organizations for religious purposes
• Lobbying, activism, or litigation
• Grants to individuals (rent, utilities, etc.)

If you have any questions pertaining to Grants, please contact Brittany, by calling 352-394-3818 or Email Brittany@cfslc.org.