| The deadline to submit a Small Capital Purchases application is March 31. Pinellas Community Foundation, in collaboration with Pinellas County government, is leading the County’s nonprofit grantmaking efforts to fund capital purchases. These grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and are intended to support nonprofits that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This email contains important information about the qualifying criteria and how to apply. |
| Small Capital PurchasesSmall Capital Purchases cover the acquisition and installation of a capital asset with a useful life of at least five years and do not involve modifications to real property. Examples are trucks, forklifts, vans, IT equipment, computer hardware, fixtures such as industrial refrigeration units, and solar panels. In Round of 2 of Small Purchases, the maximum award amount has changed to reflect the remaining available funding:If your annual operating budget is less than $500,000, the maximum grant amount is $100,000.If your annual operating budget is greater than $500,000, the maximum grant amount is $150,000.There will be a second round of funding for Large Capital Projects launching after this Small Purchases round closes. More details will be announced shortly. Returning Applicants If you have previously applied for a Small Purchase and would like your previous request copied over to update and submit for consideration in Round Two, please contact Rose Cervantes. Due to the current inflationary environment, you will need to obtain new bids/estimates for your proposed purchases regardless of a prior submission. The requested amount must also fit within the new maximum request amounts. |
| ARPA Nonprofit Capital Project Overview Priority Areas Based on feedback from the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Round 2 of the ARPA Nonprofit Capital Project Fund will prioritize purchases that benefit programming in the following areas: Individuals with DisabilitiesFood SecuritySpecialized HealthcareMental HealthDental CareSubstance Use DisordersHousingIf your organization demonstrates a history of providing programming within these priority areas, it will receive additional points when scored. You are still eligible to apply if you do not offer programming in these areas. |
Pinellas Community Foundation Presents: ARPA Nonprofit Capital Project Fund Now Accepting Small Capital Purchases Applications. The deadline is March 31, 2023
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