Community Foundation Tampa Bay is a 501 (C)(3) public charity that connects people, ideas and resources to create meaningful, lasting impact.
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay's competitive grant program seeks to create positive change by funding organizations and projects across a diverse range of focuses. It aims to identify and support creative ideas from local nonprofits, fostering community improvement and development. The grant focuses on five areas: Community Vibrancy (arts, culture, resiliency, environmental sustainability, and local improvements), Economic Mobility (education beyond high school, career-readiness, apprenticeships), Empowering Women & Girls (support for domestic violence victims, access to health resources, improving economic status), Mental Well-Being (trauma-informed care, addressing suicide and addiction, stigma reduction), and Positive Education (life skills, kindergarten readiness, social-emotional learning). The program values innovation, collaboration, measurable outcomes, community visibility, and equity in its grant review process.