The Manatee Communitiy Foundation has three funds that accept "competitive" grant applications:  the MCF Unrestricted Funds, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and the Knight Donor Advised Fund..  These three funds have different areas of focus, eligibility and deadline dates.  Please read each fund's information carefully.

Funds		Information	Procedure	Nonprofit Application	School Board Application	Deadline
MCF Unrestricted Funds		Applications are accepted starting in January of each year for the Spring Competitive Grant Cycle	Must be a 501 (c)(3) organization	MCF Grant Guidelines & Application.pdf	School Board Application 2012.pdf	2/24/2012
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund		Unrestricted in interest area, but geographically targeted to organizations either located in or providing service to the Lakewood Ranch community. Applications are accepted beginning in July of each year for the Fall Grant Cycle.	Must be a 501(c)(3) organization	LWR Grant Guidelines and Application.pdf	2011 2012 School Grant Application Form.pdf	9/1/2011
Knight Donor Advised Fund		In 2010 the Knight Foundation redirected the charitable focus of its donor advised fund to supporting "transformational projects that foster informed, engaged communities."  This continues to be the focus area.	Contact MCF Executive Director before submiting an application.	N/A	N/A	Check listing after 6/1/12

Final Report of Grant Expenditure - A final report of grant expenditure must be completed and returned to the Manatee Community Foundation as soon as all funds have been expended or 13 months from the start of the grant period, whichever comes first.