Quick Summary
Name: Charlotte Community Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,467,912 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $4,000 - Information not publicly available |
| Average Grant | Approximately $42,500 (based on 58 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.charlottecf.org
- Phone: 941-637-0077
- Email: grants@charlottecf.org
- Address: 227 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Geographic Focus
Charlotte County, Florida. Organizations don't need to be headquartered in Charlotte County, but grant funds must be used within Charlotte County.
Funding Priorities
The foundation focuses on five primary areas:
- Health Care: Direct services and health programs
- Housing Insecurity: Prevention programs, housing solutions, outreach, support systems for reducing homelessness
- Seniors: Programs serving senior populations
- Veterans: Support programs for veterans
- Youth: Educational programming, skilled trade training, tools/equipment for training, programs for disadvantaged youth
Additional focus areas include arts & culture and other nonprofit sectors aligned with strengthening Charlotte County.
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations not serving Charlotte County
- Specific exclusions not publicly detailed, but grant cycles focus on designated priority areas
Application Method
Fixed Deadline Cycles: Applications are accepted during specific grant cycles (e.g., Fall 2025 cycle ran September 3-24, 2025).
Process:
- Organizations submit applications during open grant cycles
- Can only submit one application per cycle
- Applications reviewed by volunteer committee with CCF staff support
- Decisions based on organizational strength in finances, leadership, and programs
- Recipients announced approximately 3-4 months after application deadline
Recent Cycles: Fall 2025 offered $120,000 across two grant opportunities; Spring 2025 pilot program offered $80,000 in unrestricted operating support; unrestricted grants of $4,000 available for veterans, seniors, or youth programs.
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