Grants
Grant dollars of $108,000 will be available to local charities in 2021. This year, four $27,000 grants will be awarded.
The Sunday's Child focus groups are committees that oversee the four grant categories (see below). They will review and evaluate the applicants for quality, contribution significance and inclusivity. This will include research and review as well as site visits.
The selected finalists will conduct a presentation at the annual membership meeting on June 27, 2021. After the presentation, a vote from members will determine the four award recipients.
Interested in joining focus groups?
signup here
(for 2021 Sunday’s Child Members only)
Due to COVID-19, all focus group meetings will likely be virtual using ZOOM.
FOCUS AREAS & Meeting Schedules
Grants awarded fall into one of the following categories:
Arts, Culture & Education
Initiatives that cultivate, develop, and enhance the cultural and artistic climate of the Pensacola Bay Area. Initiatives that further the educational process or improve access to education for children and/or adults in the Pensacola Bay Area .
BOARD CO-CHAIRS: Sue Kardon & Michelle Riley
MONDAYS 5:30PM - 7PM
April 5, 12
MAY 3, 10 (17 if needed)
Health & Wellness
Initiatives that improve the mental and/or physical health and wellness of people living in the Pensacola Bay Area.
BOARD CO-CHAIRS: Chuck Presti & Ann Regan
WEDNESDAYS 5:30PM - 7PM
April 7, 14
MAY 5, 12 (19 if needed)
Animals, Environment &
Recreation
Initiatives that promote environmental protection, restoration, or enhancement; promote health and well-being of animals; and/or promote or enhance recreational opportunities in the Pensacola Bay Area.
BOARD CO-CHAIRS: Jacey Cosentino and Trudy King
TUESDAYS 11:30AM - 1PM
April 6, 13
May 4, 11, (18 if needed)
Human Services, Community & Economic Development
Initiatives that develop or enhance direct services to people in need and/or promote community or economic development to improve the quality of life and economic status of the community.
BOARD CO-CHAIRS: Cheryl Etheridge & Sam Mathews
THURSDAYS 11:30AM - 1PM
April 8, 15
May 6, 13 (20 if needed)
Members are encouraged to participate
Join one or more of the four focus groups to learn more about the needs in our community and the work being done to meet these needs. Focus groups are led by Sunday's Child Board Members, and the day/time and are listed below.
signup here
(for 2021 Sunday’s Child Members only)
Due to COVID-19, all focus group meetings will likely be virtual using ZOOM.
Comments/Questions: Contact grants@sundayschild.org
CALENDAR TIMELINE AND MORE INFORMATION
FEB 9, 2021: Nonprofit Workshop
FEB 24, 2021: Letter of intent is due
MAR 17, 2021: GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE
Soon after grant applications are in, the grant focus groups will begin to meet weekly in April for the review process. The focus groups will decide which of the applicants qualify as finalists.
MAR 18, 2021: Focus Co-chair training
MAR 23, 2021: grants 101 workshop
APR 5, 2021: Focus committees begin
APR 19 - APR 30, 2021: Site Visits
MAy 26, 2021: Finalists are notified
June 27, 2021: annual membership meeting
Finalists present to the membership
Membership voting & Grant Selection
Recipients announced
Learn more from our Frequently Asked Questions.
Past Grant Recipients: Grant Winners