CFY Grant Program (Pinellas County)

CFY Grant Program (Pinellas County) is sponsored by CFY Pinellas. The CFY Grant Program supports local organizations in Pinellas County, Florida, providing youth athletics, skill-building programs, and life-changing opportunities.

Apply for a Grant | CFY Pinellas Drive Change with CFY Grants Interested in applying for a grant with CFY? All grant inquiries must be submitted through a youth organization's Board of Trustees. Organizations based in Pinellas County are welcome to apply for athletic grants and will be considered for funding.

Groups affiliated with public, private, or charter school programs are not eligible. For more information, click the "Grant Guidelines" button below. If your organization qualifies for one of the following ledgers, please download and fill out the ledger prior to applying for a grant.

Youth Athlete Reimbursement Sponsored by BayStar Restaurant Group Additional Support from JWB Athlete registration reimbursement maximum $15,000 per organization, per year. Youth Sport Equipment Supplement Sponsored the Philadelphia Phillies/Clearwater Threshers Maximum matching award $10,000 per year (up to $5,000 for new organizations).

Competitive Sport Travel Assistance Sponsored by Congruity HR Competitive Softball program Sponsored by EventPipe Up to $2,500 per team, multiple team organization each season (one award per team) $200 per child, single team organization each season. All grant inquiries must be submitted and funds administered through a youth organization’s Board of Trustees.

Groups whose home facility is in Pinellas County are welcome to apply and will be considered for grants. Groups who are part of, or affiliated with a school program (either public, private, or charter) are not eligible for funding within these programs. Grants may be requested within five specific funding areas, outlined on the following pages.

All applications will be evaluated upon due diligence and merit of the request. Grant seeking organizations shall have programming for the season the request is made to be considered for a grant. The CFY Grants Committee and Board of Trustees may exceed these guidelines upon their discretion and best judgment in alignment with the organization’s overall mission and vision as stated above.

Organizations who have not previously received funds from CFY must first contact the CFY offices for a consultation of eligibility. Organizations who do not have a consultation with the CFY offices will not have their application considered for funding. An initial consultation to discuss eligibility prior to a grant deadline may be conducted via phone or email .

The priority of CFY’s Board of Trustees is to support access to recreational youth athletic programs for Title One eligible Pinellas County youth. While an organization may have other financial needs, CFY’s Registration Reimbursement programs are based upon Pinellas County Schools Title One eligibility only. The program is available on a rolling basis throughout the year.

It is imperative to meet the deadlines listed below as applications must be reviewed by the CFY Grants Committee and approved by the CFY Board of Trustees, both scheduled in succession following each submission deadline: Applications must be submitted via the CFY website at www. cfypinellas.

org/grants/application , including the organization’s Annual Budget and other supplemental materials as required by specific funding category (see page 2). All CFY grant application forms must be filled out using CFY forms only. Failure to provide the requested information on the appropriate CFY forms will render an application non-compliant and it will be returned for correction using the required forms.

This may delay funding or result in denial of a request if not provided in a timely manner. All grants are awarded on a competitive basis regardless of historical funding; renewals or repeat funding for subsequent years/seasons is not guaranteed. CFY reserves the right to approve, deny, or counter-offer funding requests based on a formal review of the requesting organization’s annual budget submission and allocation.

Please note that organizations applying for funding will be required to report any financial thefts occurring within the past 2 years including all relevant details to be considered by the CFY Board of Trustees. Upon application approval, grantee will be required to sign the CFY Partnership Agreement outlining terms of the reciprocal partnership.

Agreement includes the following conditions: Certification that funds will be used for purposes explicitly intended. Furnishing of documentation requested within 10 business days of request. Prominent display of CFY branding on all websites and print material.

Signage or banners (as provided by CFY) in a prominent location at primary facility. Completion of Grant Impact Report within 90 days of the conclusion of the approved program season, detailing impact including supplemental documentation to be used by CFY for marketing purposes. We look forward to receiving your organization’s submission!

Thank you for serving the youth of our community. Join us in helping support youth education and athletics by applying for a grant here on our website. Your contribution helps provide equipment, funding, and opportunities so every child can participate.

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