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Community Assistance Application 2025 - 2026

This application is now combining the Community Grants Application and the Volunteers at Large application. All applications in this cycle will be considered for the next cycle.

Applicant Name

Applicant Title

Applicant Email Address

Applicant Phone Number

Secondary Contact Name

Secondary Contact Email Address

Secondary Contact Phone Number

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Organization Name (NOTE: Should be the same as listed on your 501(c)(3) documentation)

Organization Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

Organization Phone Number

ORGANIZATION'S 501(c)(3) NUMBER

Year Organization was Founded

Year Organization became a 501(c)3

Organization Mission Statement

Website Link

Top 5 Zip Codes that your organization serves

What population does your organization serve? (For example, women, children, families, disabled, veterans, etc.)

In your organization, does executive leadership or does your Board of Directors include women, persons of color, disabled individuals and/or veterans, or any other minority group? Please explain.

Can you share examples of how your organizatoin builds community and creates equitable spaces where everyone feels valued?

PROPOSED PROJECT/INITIATIVE FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION

What type of Assistance do you need?

Funding Only

Volunteers Only

Funding & Volunteers

For volunteer only applications, please skip the Funding section below and move to "Volunteers Requested" section.

The Junior League of Tampa Community Grants provide financial support (up to $3,000) and / or volunteers, if needed, to nonprofit organizations hosting a project or initiative in Hillsborough County.

Organizations may apply for only funding, only volunteers, or both funding and volunteers. Charities and Community organizations requesting funding & Volunteers for short term projects are considered “Done in a Day” events. Organizations requesting volunteers only will work with our Volunteers at Large committee to support approved projects.

The Junior League of Tampa focus areas are education and child welfare, but may provide financial assistance to an agency providing a community need outside of one of these issue areas.

Disclaimer: Junior League of Tampa Community Grant funds cannot be used on:

Travel and Transportation Expenses, including: Gas Cards, Bus Tickets, Airline Tickets, Car Rental, Taxi Fare, Charter Bus Expense or Hotel Expenses.
Gift Cards
Salaries of regular part-time or full-time employees
Insurance
Capital Campaigns
Fundraising Campaigns or Materials
School Tuition
Religious Instruction
A person's personal project (e.g. Boy Scout project)
Government functions / programs
Marketing Materials

FUNDS REQUESTED

Project/Initiative Name

Proposed Project/Initiative Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

Estimated Project/Initiative Date

Description of the project/initiative (50 words minimum)

What is the intended impact of this project/initiative? (50 words minimum)

Estimated number of Hillsborough County residents to be impacted by this project/initiative

Requested Grant Amount (Max amount of $3,000)

How will the awarded funds be spent?

If applicable, list other funding sources providing financial support for the project/initiative

Will this project/initiative mitigate the cycle of poverty or focus on economic mobility? If so, how?

Will this project/initiative address the problem of access to basic needs for children and families? If so, how?

VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED

Does your project require JLT volunteers?

If yes, complete the following questions.

If no, move to Part 3 of the application.

Proposed Project/Initiative Name

Proposed Project/Initiative Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

Date(s) of the Event

Time(s) of the event

Description of the project/initiative (50 words minimum)

What specific tasks will be completed by JLT volunteers?

Number of League Volunteers Requested per shift/day

What attire should volunteers wear to the event?

What additional staff and non-JLT volunteers are assigned to the project/initiative?

Are the restrooms accessible at the venue?

Will the venue have accessible parking?

Does your venue have barrier-free pathways? (Wide doorways an aisle to accommodate wheelchairs/scooters; no loose cables across walking areas)

Is there a ramp and/or elevator access?

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS / QUESTIONS

The below documents are required for submission.

501(c)(3) Documentation

Itemized budget specific to requested funds

NOTE: We strongly encourage you to provide the exact products to be purchased with the total projected cost in the detailed itemized budget. The more specific you are, the easier it will be to understand how funding from JLT will be spent.

Requests for the following will NOT be considered:

Travel and Transportation Expenses, including: Gas Cards, Bus Tickets, Airline Tickets, Car Rental, Taxi Fare, Charter Bus Expense or Hotel Expenses.
Gift Cards
Salaries of regular part-time or full-time employees
Insurance
Capital Campaigns
Fundraising Campaigns or Materials
School Tuition
Religious Instruction
A person's personal project (e.g. Boy Scout project)
Government functions / programs
Marketing Materials

List of Current Board Members

Most Recent Audited Financial Statement or IRS Form 990

Top 3 Donors (from most recently completed fiscal year)

Do you currently have an MOA with The Junior League of Tampa for 2025-26?

Do you have any connection with The Junior League of Tampa? Please explain.

Have you ever received funds through the form of grants or community projects from The Junior League of Tampa?

If checked yes, please explain.

How did you hear about The Junior League of Tampa's Community Grants program?

If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact the Community Grants Chair at communitygrants@jltampa.org

Once successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application responses. If you do not receive this, there may have been a technical issue. To confirm it was submitted, please email JLT directly at communitygrants@jltampa.org.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

Please include any additional information relevant to your request.

Annual Report/Brochure

Additional materials

Files too large? Upload files to the cloud and provide a share link below.

If your application is approved, do you approve JLT to include information regarding your organization on the JLT website, newsletters and other publications?"

Yes

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