Team Punta Gorda
Innovative Community Projects Mini-Grant Program
Overview:
The purpose of the TEAM Punta Gorda Mini-Grant Program is to
identify innovative projects proposed in the City of Punta
Gorda where small amounts of seed money can make a big
difference.
TEAM Punta Gorda was organized as a nonprofit corporation to
promote and encourage the preservation and the rebuilding of
the City of Punta Gorda and Charlotte County, Florida,
subsequent to the catastrophic event occurring on August 13,
2004 [Hurricane Charley] and the ensuing devastation
thereafter.
The purpose of the Corporation is exclusively charitable and
educational within the meaning of IRC Section 501[c][3].
One mission of TEAM Punta Gorda is to determine the most
appropriate course by which to preserve the historic nature
and the visual identity of the area while repairing the
damage and rebuilding the destruction in concert with the
Citizens Master Plan 2005 [CMP 2005]. To that end, TEAM
wishes to nurture individual and community efforts which
will support the rebuilding, preservation, and
revitalization efforts envisioned in the CMP 2005 offering
funding by way of grants to eligible applicants.
TEAM Punta Gorda will make available grants in the range of
$500 to $2500 based on available funds in any given calendar
year in which TEAM Punta Gorda is operating.
Eligible applicants may be individuals, nonprofit
organizations, Punta Gorda City or Charlotte County
Government entities.
Goal:
The Goal is to provide seed money for innovative programs
that will improve Punta Gorda and/or Charlotte County,
Florida.
Criteria:
Applicant’s project must further one or more goals. [For
reference, www.teampuntagorda.org/master plan, Part 5, pages
13-15] Funds may also be used to fund technical assistance
for said project.
Amount:
• Minimum grant amount is $500.
• Maximum grant amount is $2500.
Match:
Requests under $1,000, no match is required. Requests over
$1,000, a 25% match in services, in-kind goods, or cash is
required.
Deadline:
None. Applications will be processed and awards made within
45 days of approval.
Application Process:
In letter format, briefly describe your organization’s
history and purpose. If an individual, describe your
relationship to the project for which funds are being
requested. Describe the project. State why your project is
important to the community. Include a budget and timeline
for completion. [Refer to Application Guidelines]
Review & Decision Process:
Preliminary review will be made by TEAM Punta Gorda’s Grants
Panel with recommendation to the TEAM Punta Gorda Board of
Directors for final decision. Approval is based on funds
being available.
Notification will be forthcoming within 60 days of receipt
of letter application.
Funds must be spent within one (1) year of award or will
revert back to TEAM Punta Gorda.
Application Guidelines
In no more than 3-5 pages, respond to the following:
a. Organization’s history & purpose or individual resume
b. Brief project description - location, scope
c. Reason why it’s important to community - how did you
decide that?
d. Other support available (dollars, in-kind, volunteers)
f. Timeframe for completion
g. Organization/individuals responsible for project
h. Budget and timeline for implementation
