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Grant Program for a Healthier Community

Providing funds and support for grassroots public health projects that target the issue of
creating a healthier community in Largo and Mid-Pinellas County.

Foundation's Primary Focus

The Foundation's primary focus of our community grant program is to support efforts to provide care for those who would otherwise, not receive services.  Other health related programs may be considered.

Grant Process

​The first step in the application process is to complete the application found here:
2019_2020_application.pdf

​ Requirements:
  • Applicants must provide service in Pinellas County, specific consideration given to those organizations serving mid-county, but all are encouraged to apply
  • Grant Application (please limit to 4 pages)
  • Cover letter with any additional details not addressed in the application
  • Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) Determination letter
  • Most recent financial statements
  • Current list of Board of Directors/Trustees
  • Please feel free to include marketing materials or testimonials from those served (kindly limit to three documents)
  • Applicants must agree to provide a summary report of the program at the conclusion of the grant period
Once your application is received, it will be forwarded to our review committee. If further information or clarification is required, we will contact the person listed on the application.

Timeline

Foundation grants are awarded once a year and funds are generally distributed during the third quarter of the calendar year.  This is subject to change based on the acceptance dates.

Ineligible Requests

Sun Coast Osteopathic Foundation does not grant funds for the following:
  • Annual appeals or membership drives
  • Endowment funds
  • Any proposal which has not been prepared according to the guidelines provided will be considered ineligible
  • Capital Campaigns
  • Hospital Foundations
  • Program advertising

Previous Community Grant Recipients

  • Abilities/ServiceSource
  • American Cancer Society- local chapter
  • Armed Forces Museum Veterans Health Fair
  • CASA- Community Action Stops Abuse
  • City of Largo Community Center
  • City of Largo Play Unplugged
  • Clearwater Free Clinic
  • Community Health Centers of Pinellas
  • Community Dental Clinic
  • Disability Achievement Center
  • Empath/Suncoast Hospice
  • Healthy Start- Beds for Babies
  • HEP- Homeless Empowerment Project
  • Lighthouse of Pinellas
  • National Kidney Foundation- local chapter
  • Operation Transportation
  • Oral Cancer Cause
  • Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay
  • Ruth's Promise Memory Care Program
  • St. Petersburg College Nursing Scholarship Fund
  • UMC Suncoast Children & Parent Wellness 
  • Willa Carson Health and Wellness Clinic
  • YMCA of the Suncoast- LiveStrong Program for cancer survivors