Community Assistance Grants

 

We believe in supporting other change-makers.

The Junior League of Tampa supports nonprofit agencies serving Hillsborough County through both its Community Grant program and its Volunteers at Large program.

Organizations that receive a Community Grant may also be considered for Volunteers at Large support.

Community Grants may not be awarded to the same organization in consecutive years.

COMMUNITY GRANTS

(Formerly “Community Grants” and “Volunteers at Large” — now combined into one unified application)

The Junior League of Tampa now offers one streamlined Community Assistance application for nonprofit organizations seeking financial support, volunteer support, or both. This new structure combines the former Community Grants and Volunteers at Large application to create a simpler, more efficient experience for agencies serving Hillsborough County.

Eligible nonprofits may request:

  • Grant funding up to $3,000
  • Volunteer support for a single initiative projects  
  • Both funding and volunteers for short-term projects (“Done in a Day”–style events) 

The Junior League of Tampa focuses on education and child welfare but may support projects that meet urgent community needs outside these areas.

Funding Restrictions

The Junior League of Tampa’s Community Assistance funds cannot be used for:

  • 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

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations must:

  • Hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
  • Have operated in Hillsborough County for at least two years
  • Use all awarded funds within Hillsborough County

Not have received a Community Grant from The Junior League of Tampa in the previous fiscal year

For questions about Community Grants please email: communitygrants@jltampa.org

Fall Window 

For initiatives and projects that will occur in the spring.

  • Application Open: August 5th – October 31st 
  • November–December: Application review, site visits, and selection
  • December–January: Notification of selection or declination

Spring Window (January 15 – March 31)

For initiatives and projects that will occur in the fall.

  • Application Open: January 15th – March 31st 
  • April–May: Application review, site visits, and selection
  • May–June: Notification of selection or declination

Utilization of Awarded Support

  • Projects requesting funding and volunteers (“Done in a Day”) must use funds and the project be completed within five months of selection.
  • Projects receiving only financial assistance must use awarded funds within one year of the award date.

Missed the Application Window or have questions? 

If your organization is seeking volunteers only and missed the current application period or has questions, please contact the Volunteers at Large chair at: atlargevolunteer@jltampa.org


If you organization has questions related to Grant Funding, please contact the Community Grants chairs at: communitygrants@jltampa.org. 

Questions About the New Community Assistance Process?

Please reach out to our Community Grants Chair at:
communitygrants@jltampa.org. 

She will ensure your inquiry is directed to the appropriate team.

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