Grant Applications should be submitted with a written request and include the following: 1) most recent copy of tax return 2) mission of organization soliciting 3) specific description of proposed use of funds 4) name and of address of submitter 5) names and addresses of other funding sources for the proposed program both committed and applied to

Award limitations include - Geographical: Support of the communities located only in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or Desoto County and which have no material activities beyond those counties. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Trust reserves the right to make exceptions without creating any rights for any other agencies. Charitable fields: social services, social welfare, K-12 education and healthcare with education as primary function,but excluding the arts, such as theatre, music,entities primarily engaged in providing entertainment and similar performance based activities. Functions,activities and other: Delivers services to the public.Has and provides a valid IRS letter of determination and active Florida solicitation registration.Does not include any officers, directors or other principals and control people who have a criminal record.