The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation aims to support small-scale, non-profit organizations within Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties through responsive and reactive grant programs focusing on capital grants for construction, acquisition and/or renovation of facilities, as well as the purchase of equipment or software. Their mission is geared towards empowering organizations that are instrumental in advancing education, human services, arts, and community projects.
The SAM (Small And Mighty) grant program is specifically designed for small non-profit organizations with annual operating expenses of less than $300,000, focusing on capital expenditures. The program offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. It runs application portals three times a year, with eligibility extended to organizations in operation for over a year. The initiative supports capital projects related to the construction, acquisition and/or renovation of facilities, equipment, or software purchases, focusing on education, human services, arts, and community projects. Priority is given to projects that leverage support from a broad base of constituents and those requesting less than 10% of total project costs. Organizations must spend awarded funds within six months and provide a final report on the grant's impact.