GRANTS AT PCF

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Grants and Distributions at PCF

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) is creating meaningful change across Pinellas County. Through strategic grantmaking and trusted partnerships, we’re improving lives and strengthening the systems that support our community every day.

The wide range of nonprofits we fund reflects the depth and diversity of the charitable vision shared by thoughtful, values-driven donors like you.

PCF awards grants to carefully vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in our region that provide critical support in areas such as:

  • Affordable housing initiatives

  • Youth and families

  • Environmental stewardship

  • Women’s issues

  • People with disabilities

  • College scholarships

  • Arts, education, and cultural enrichment programs

  • Childhood hunger

Types Of Grants

At Pinellas Community Foundation, we believe in making grant opportunities accessible, predictable, and responsive to community needs. Most of our grants are offered on a regular schedule with clear application windows and deadlines, providing consistency for nonprofit partners planning ahead.

When new or time-sensitive funding becomes available, we share those opportunities through multiple communication channels. We encourage you to stay informed by subscribing to our Community Matters Newsletter.

This approach allows us to offer the stability our partners count on, while remaining flexible enough to meet emerging needs as they arise.

Recurring Grants

Operating Grants

Senior Citizens Services Grants

Huntley Arts Enrichment for Youth Grant

Social Opportunity Works Fund

Special Interest Grants

Upcoming Grant Opportunities at PCF

GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TIMELINE AWARD DISTRIBUTION MORE INFO
Operating Grants Initial Letter of Intent: July 14th – August 8th January 2026 View Full Details
Senior Citizens Services Grants: Housing Initial Letter of Intent: January 6th – January 20th March 10, 2025 View Full Details
Senior Citizens Services Grants: Wellness Initial Letter of Intent: April 1st – April 15th June 6, 2025 View Full Details
Senior Citizens Services Grants: Support Initial Letter of Intent: October 1st – 15th December 5, 2025 View Full Details
Huntley Arts Enrichment for Youth Grant March 10 – April 15, 2025 (Renewal Applicants Only) June 2025 View Full Details
Faith Mission Fund Grant September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 (Invitation Only) Early December 2025 View Full Details
Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Environmental Protection The next application timeline will be released in December 2025 View Full Details
Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Public Communications June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 (Invitation Only) August 2025 View Full Details

Funding Priorities

The PCF Board of Governors has identified four core areas as priorities in its discretionary grantmaking:

Improving Health

  • Access to healthcare
  • Access to behavioral health

Enhancing Quality of Life

  • Aging
  • Access to affordable housing
  • Financial assistance programming
  • Food security
  • Homelessness
  • Access to justice
  • Access to resources
  • Trauma

Advancing Education

  • Providing scholarships
  • Outreach and community education
  • Educational programming
  • Literacy
  • Early learning

Promoting Arts and Culture

  • Improve cultural awareness
  • Enhance public access to arts
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Frequently Asked Questions

The PCF Board of Governors have identified four funding areas that are considered priorities: improving health, advancing education, promoting arts and culture, and enhancing quality of life. If you have any questions about whether your program or organization would fit within PCF’s mission, please reach out.

While PCF supports a range of causes, most of our grant processes are restricted to organizations that serve Pinellas County. We are a member of the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund, which provides grant opportunities in response to natural disasters and other region-wide events – for the most up-to-date information on our available grants, we encourage you to sign up for our nonprofit newsletter here.

It depends on the grant process. Some of our grant applications are reviewed by members of the PCF Board of Governors. Some grants, like the Senior Citizens Services grants, are reviewed by community members with specific expertise. In all cases, these folks are provided with details on the expectations for the awarded applicants, the instructions provided to applicants during the application window, and any other information that will allow them to make an informed assessment of the applications.

PCF uses an online grants portal for the entire application process. When the application time period opens, simply click “Apply” from your Applicant Dashboard to begin. If someone from your organization already has an account in our system, you may need to reach out to us to allow you to create another..

All applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization with a physical presence is in Pinellas County. Except for our Social Opportunity Works Fund grants, all applying organizations must be at least one year in operation at the time of application. Several of our grants, like the Special Interest grants, are by invitation only.

Government entities will only be considered for funding through Senior Citizens Services grants, provided that the proposed project serves the 55+ population.

Please note that we do not grant to individual persons.

To ensure timely communications, please be sure that your account is linked to an active and monitored inbox, and that the email address from the grants portal (administrator@grantsinterface.com) has been added to your organization’s safe list. We recommend checking your spam filter regularly during an application window to ensure you are receiving important updates.

Specific reporting requirements will be given in your organization’s award agreement. For the majority of our grant programs, a final report is due one year after awards are granted. For Senior Citizen Services grants, a report is due at both 6 months into the granting period and one year after funds are awarded.

Beyond Grants: Tools for Nonprofits

At PCF, we’re committed to supporting nonprofits not only through grants, but through long-term tools that strengthen your sustainability and impact. Whether you’re planning for the future, building a reserve, or launching a major initiative, these flexible funding solutions can help you reach your goals.

Explore the tools below, and visit our Nonprofit Resource Page to discover even more ways to partner with PCF beyond traditional grantmaking.

Endowments

A fund permanently set aside and invested to grow over time, earning revenue through interest to fund your organization’s needs. The availability of funds for distribution and the usage of the funds are permanently restricted.

$5,000
minimum starting balance

Quasi Endowments (Reserve Funds)

A fund permanently set aside and invested to grow over time, earning revenue through interest to fund your organization’s needs. The availability of funds for distribution and the usage of the funds are permanently restricted.

$5,000
minimum starting balance

Capital Campaign Fund

A fund started for a specific charitable fundraising purpose. Let us safely invest your capital campaign funds to grow revenue to fund a capital project. Easily direct donors to make stock transfers, real estate contributions, and other planned gifts. Reassure your donors that PCF is safeguarding your fund for the project’s specific purpose.

$15,000
minimum starting balance

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Have questions about our grants?

We’re here to help. If you’re not sure where to start, use the form below to connect with our team. We’re happy to answer your questions and help you explore the best opportunities for your organization.