Application Form

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    Executive Summary


    Grant applications will be accepted that meet the 100 Shares Tampa Bay minimum criteria and submission requirements. Please review the “Grant Criteria” section of the main grants page before proceeding. Main Grant Page






    Names submitted below validate the truthfulness and accuracy of the application. Two Signatures Required:

    I also acknowledge that 100 Shares reserves the right to ask for additional information or clarifications on any grant application submitted.


    (Signature of Chair person of the Board)

    (Signature of Executive Director)

    Grant Application 100 Shares Tampa Bay

    I. Organization Information:



    If more information is necessary to give 100 Shares Tampa Bay a fuller vision of your organization, please attach pertinent information via an addendum through Dropbox.

    II.Purpose of Grant / Description of your specific Project



    Please review carefully before clicking a submit. A PDF will automatically be generated and sent to the email provided.

    Note: If you do not receive an email response immediately please check your junk or spam filter

    III.Financial Information

    Please submit the following materials electronically along with your electronic application:

    A. Detailed Grant Budget. Please provide an itemized Grant Budget Request clearly stating how the Grant monies will be used. Only the 100 Shares Tampa Bay format found here: LINK will be accepted. Be specific giving actual costs while detailing items and services to be purchased. The total amount must show how the full amount of your grant request will be used. Grant Request amount must not exceed half of applicant’s current operating budget. Grant Request for advertising, marketing and salaries/stipends in total must not exceed 20% of the grant amount (salaries are defined as SUPPORT costs to conduct training or manage the proposed grant project). Grant request must not include ongoing operating expenses, rent or endowments, nor be used for fundraising or new construction. .

    B. Annual budget for the current year (include all funding sources)

    1. With your detailed budget, include a separate document that shows year-to-date spending

    C. Comparative financial statements (audited if available) for the most recent two year period.

    D. Most recent 990 tax return for the organization

    E. To help us understand your ministry’s financial landscape and any existing partnerships, please indicate whether you receive support from federal, public, or private funding sources. This information does not affect eligibility; it simply provides helpful context for our review process.

    Does your ministry receive funding from any of the following sources? (Check all that apply)

    F. Provide a copy of 501 (c) (3) IRS Determination letter approving your tax-exempt status. This is NOT the same as the State of Florida letter for tax exemption.

    G. Provide a current list of Board of Directors, staff, and their positions. Provide a brief description of how the Board is engaged with the organization.

    H. Please provide 6 high resolution photos of ministry related activity. Please attach these as separate documents and label descriptions and relevance to your organization clearly.

    I. Provide a list of other grants you have received during the past 2 years to fund your organization.

    J. Provide a high resolution version of your organization’s logo.

    Instructions for sending grant application electronically to 100 Shares Tampa Bay: 

    1. Once above application is completed, click the highlighted “Submit” button.
    2. A PDF copy of the submitted application will be emailed to the address provided in your application. Please retain this copy for your records. 100 Shares will also receive a PDF copy of your application.
    3. Gather all supporting documentation requested in the grant guidelines.

      Once 100 Shares has reviewed the application for completeness, you will receive an a mail with a link to a 100 Shares drop box file. This email will generally be sent to you within 48 hour of the application submission. Please note that you do not need to have a Dropbox account.
    4. Upload all supporting documents to the Dropbox folder. Please notify the Grants chairperson using grants100stb@gmail.com once all documents have been uploaded. 

    Important notes regarding application submissions:

    *The 100 Shares Tampa Bay grant application is available online from July 15th until 11:59 pm on August 15th, or until the first 20 applications have come in. Once a grant application is submitted, the applicant is not allowed to make revisions of any kind. No applications will be permitted after that time.

    ** 100 Shares Tampa Bay receives many applications every year and we now take the first 20 applications that come in after July 15th. We strongly suggest that you familiarize yourself with the application and the DropBox process ahead of time and make your submissions early.

    100 Shares is blessed to consider partnering with you and your ministry organization!