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* **Athena Proposal Statement** * **Apply& Review Process** * **Share Story of Impact** * **Information Sessions** ## Athena Proposal Statement Mission: The Athena Progressive Giving Circle (Athena) is a community of women funding organizations and initiatives that meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in our community.
###### **Athena Proposal Statement** Athena is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Athena awards grants each year to projects/initiatives that meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in the local area. For 202 6,Athena is supporting a local organization that provides essential feminine and personal hygiene products to women and girls.
No additional grants will be made at this time; however, organizations with projects/initiatives that align with Athena’s funding priorities are encouraged to contact Athena’s Community Foundation liaison. Please see theApply& Review Process for details. **Grantee Organization Candidates Must:** * Be a 501(c)3 organization or other tax-exempt organization serving Sarasota and/or Manatee counties.
* Show an innovative, holistic, effective, and direct approach to supporting women and girls. * Show a clear need for the funds and a plan for their use. * Demonstrate a deep commitment to their work.
## [](https://www. cfsarasota. org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)Eligibility ## [](https://www.
cfsarasota. org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)Apply and Review Process Athena decides what it will fund by May each year. Following that decision, the Community Foundation provides a grant application to any 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt organization working in the determined field(s).
After reviewing all the grant applications, Athena decides who to fund before the end of each year. The funds are distributed to the receiving organization(s) by the end of each year. The Athena grant application cycle is closed for 2026,and no additional grants will be made until 2027.
Organizations with projects/initiatives that align with Athena’s funding priorities are still encouraged to contact Athena’s Community Foundation liaison, Autumn Steiner (asteiner@cfsarasota. org). Projects/initiatives may then be considered for future funding by Athena.
Typical Athena grants can provide up to $20,000. As a grantee of the Community Foundation, we have grant reporting expectations and requirements to showcase the results of the great work you are accomplishing with this funding. Requirements include a grant check-in report, a final report, and a presentation to Athena members.
## [](https://www. cfsarasota. org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)Share Your Story of Impact Have you received an Athena Giving Circle grant within the last year?
Share how this funding contributed to your organization's work and success within our community. ##### What can be a Story of Impact? * Podcasts / Audio Recordings Please reference ourPress Kitto help draft your message and coordinate review with Cooper Levey-Baker, Communications Manager, atcooper@cfsarasota.
org **Looking for examples? Check out the Stories of Impact below shared by our Community Impact Grantees.
** July 20, 2026 #### Panther Prep College Bridge Program Renewed for Summer 2026July 13, 2026 #### PHSC Foundation Receives $35,000 Grant to Support Student ScholarshipsJuly 2, 2026 #### UnidosNow's Empowered Parents Program Expands With Support From Community Foundation of Sarasota CountyJuly 1, 2026 #### The Ringling Receives Community Foundation Grant to Expand ProgramsJune 30, 2026 #### Roskamp Institute Awarded $43,000 Programmatic Grant From the Community Foundation of Sarasota CountyJuly 18, 2024 #### First 1,000 Days Suncoast at SMH Received $7,500 GrantJuly 17, 2024 #### Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives Over $238,000 in National and Regional Grants Toward Artist Programs and Community InitiativesJuly 17, 2024 #### USF researcher's disaster preparedness app wins funding from Sarasota foundationJuly 11, 2024 #### Embracing Our Differences Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Establish Parent Advisory CouncilJune 14, 2024 #### The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $10,000 Grant to Goodwill SWFL ## [](https://www.
cfsarasota. org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)Resources for Grantees ### Eligibility Requirements ## [](https://www. cfsarasota.
org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)Additional Questions? ##### If you have questions about the Community Impact grant cycles that were not answered on this page,please view one of our past information sessions or bring them to an upcoming information session with our team. Videos and registration for upcoming information sessions below.
### _View Past Information Sessions_ [](https://www. cfsarasota. org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)Need Assistance?
##### Stephanie Borkowski **Coordinator, Community Impact** sborkowski@cfsarasota. org [](https://www. cfsarasota.
org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)[](https://www. cfsarasota. org/Athena-Giving-Circle-Grants)[](https://www.
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com/company/community-foundation-of-sarasota-county)[](https://www. youtube. com/@communityfoundation) THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. IS A REGISTERED 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (EIN 59-1956886).
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 (OR 1-800-352-9832 EN ESPAÑOL) OR GOING ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE WWW. FDACS. GOV/CONSUMERSERVICES.
REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. One hundred percent (100%) of the donation is received by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, registration #CH2471.
**Every One Can Make a Difference** * Create a Charitable Fund * Join the Legacy Society * Establish or Participate in a Giving Circle * Consult With Your Professional Advisor * Find Inspiration Through Donor Stories * Donate Through Your Private Foundation * Research Nonprofits and Volunteer Opportunities * Understand Community Needs and Data **Our Services for Professional Advisors** * Charitable Giving Options * Financial Advisor Program * Distinguished Speaker Series **Our Support for Nonprofits** * Workshops and Trainings * Research Community Needs and Data **Scholarship Opportunities** * Scholarships for Students Under 24 Years of Age * Scholarships for Students 24 Years of Age or Older * Tools and Resources for Scholarship Planning * Become a Scholarship Committee Volunteer * Community Knowledge and Impact _Community Knowledge and Impact Overview:_ Community Tools and Reports Community Indicators Dashboard * Emergency Needs & Disaster Relief * Scholarship Opportunities * Cultural Development & The Arts * Building Support & Capacity * 2Gen (two-generational) Approach * “EdExploreSRQ” Student Learning * Education and Career Scholarships * Season of Sharing Donation Campaign * Strauss Literacy Initiative * Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund * Campaign for Grade-Level Reading * History of Community Impact * Our Strategic Framework * Audited Financials and Tax Returns * Our Benefits and Culture
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)3 public charities with at least one current program with local impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto counties, and an approved/current profile in The Giving Partner. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Athena Giving Circle Grants is funded by Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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