Economic Opportunity Grants

Economic Opportunity Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation Tampa Bay. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay Awards Over $345,000 in Annual Competitive Grants to Support Economic Opportunity Privacy Preference Center When you visit websites, they may store or retrieve data in your browser. This storage is often necessary for the basic functionality of the website. The storage may be used for marketing, analytics, and personalization of the site, such as storing your preferences.

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Confirm my preferences and close Advancing Economic Opportunity: 2025 Annual Competitive Grants Recipients Community Foundation Tampa Bay recognizes that economic stability and upward mobility are cornerstones of a thriving community. To help our community grow in this area, we have included Economic Opportunity as one of our five strategic focus areas.

Based on recent findings in the 2025 Regional Competitiveness Report , nearly 46% of Tampa Bay households are classified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) or living in poverty. While we have seen modest improvements in overall poverty rates and household incomes, the gap between household earnings and the cost of living is still significant.

Our grantmaking efforts this year reflect our commitment to closing that gap by funding innovative programs that promote adult education, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and career access. 2025 Grantees Advancing Economic Opportunity In this year’s competitive grant process , we awarded over $345,000 to nonprofit organizations leading promising initiatives designed to empower economic opportunity in our region.

The following examples represent some of the innovative projects funded this year: Project: Trauma-Informed Workforce Development Program Counties Served: Hillsborough (North), Pasco, Pinellas Summary: This program provides a trauma-informed workforce training model specifically designed for individuals navigating systemic barriers to employment.

The program includes 120 hours of financial literacy, soft and hard skills training, and psychoeducation for employment readiness. AmSkills Apprenticeship Foundation, Inc. Project: Community Engagement and Workforce Development Project Counties Served: Pasco, Pinellas Summary: AmSkills connects youth and adults to high-demand career pathways through hands-on learning and industry partnerships.

This grant supports outreach and engagement to increase participation in apprenticeship programs—especially among those who are unemployed or underemployed. To see a complete list of the grants awarded in 2025 , please visit our Past Grants Awarded page, here .

Continued Growth and Development “In the 2025 Annual Competitive Grants Cycle, we received a wide range of innovative applications that reflect both the complexity of needs in our community and the thoughtful work of local nonprofits to expand economic opportunity,” said Brandi Sanchez, Senior Director of Community Impact at Community Foundation Tampa Bay.

“We are proud to continue investing in these nonprofits who are working to ensure that economic mobility in Tampa Bay continues to grow. ” Community Foundation Tampa Bay remains committed to creating a region where everyone—regardless of background—has the opportunity to thrive financially and build a better future .

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5 Million in Competitive Grants to Local Nonprofit Organizations Community Foundation Tampa Bay announced it has awarded a record-breaking $2,520,473 through its 2026 Annual Competitive Grants cycle Opening the Stage to All: How Inclusive Theater Is Transforming Lives at New Tampa Players At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we believe the arts have the power to bring people together, build confidence, and create a sense of belonging.

Through a 2025 competitive grant, we were proud to support New Tampa Players Turning a Personal Passion into Lasting Opportunity: The Rosa Rio Music Endowment As one of the nation’s most accomplished silent film organists, Rosa spent decades behind the keys, bringing stories to life and preserving a unique art form. Today, her legacy supports young musicians across Tampa Bay.

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