The James and Barbara Moore Observatory at Florida SouthWestern State College
CCF has currently paused its competitive grantmaking program as we hire staff and recruit new community volunteers to serve on the committee. In August 2024, we sought input from dozens of nonprofit staff and board members on grantmaking that will inform how we proceed.
Although competitive grantmaking is currently paused for transitions, CCF issued $205,000 in annual nonprofit distributions in September 2024.
Similarly, the scholarship cycle is currently closed and will reopen by early 2025 for the 2025-26 academic year. Stay tuned for exciting news about a new community scholarship fund!
CCF holds several funds that comprise its current scholarship program. We have funds available to assist not only traditional age students but also adult learners and even support for graduate degrees! More info on all these funds will be available on our website in the coming months.
As part of revising its competitive grantmaking, CCF wants to have a team of volunteers – community members from across Charlotte County with different views and perspectives – to assist in the review of nonprofit grant application.
Reviewers will need access to the internet for an online grants system. Training on how to navigate the online grants system and the grant evaluation criteria will be provided. All reviewers will be required to submit conflict of interest and confidentiality disclosure forms.
As CCF finalizes the new grants program and process, we will have more specific timelines and reviewer descriptions and time commitments.
Indicating your interest now does not obligate you to volunteer – please just let us know that you might consider serving your community in this time-limited but critical capacity!
Send an email with your name, contact info and any relevant information you’d like to share now to ccf@charlottecf.org.