Masala’s vision is to enhance culturally-vibrant thriving African American/Black communities. Its mission is to promote economic and personal empowerment through financial support for programs and initiatives that benefit African American/Black communities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
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Masala gives grant awards and gifts to non-profit tax-exempt organization pursuant section 501(c)(3) that have a program(s) and/or services aligned with their mission. Since the circle was founded in 2013, Masala has awarded grants and gifts to the below organizations.
How to Apply
When applying, make sure your application meets the following guidelines:​
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Demonstrate clear program goal(s) and objective(s) aligned with Masala’s mission
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Target audience served is African American
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Funding request is commensurate with program goals & activities
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Qualified personnel perform and/or provide oversight for program activities
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Measurable program outcomes and achievement of goal(s) are planned and reported
Thank you for your interest in a Masala Giving Circle Grant
Our application for 2020 grant awards is now closed.
Please visit our website again in November 2020 to download a grant
application for our 2021 grant cycle and awards.
Masala’s Grant Cycle
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This calendar is based on the preceding annual schedule listed above and subject to change. Grant applications must be received by the deadline. Funding decisions are announced within 90 days of the closing of accepted applications.
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October - December: Identify potential organizations for grants and provide non-profits with grant application
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December 31: Completed Grant Application due to Masala Giving Circle
January - March: Review of Applications by Grants Committee and Masala Membership
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April: Notifications to non-profits of their status
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May 20: Grant Awards Ceremony
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This calendar is based on the preceding annual schedule listed above and subject to change. Grant applications must be received by the deadline. Funding decisions are announced within 90 days of the closing of accepted applications.
Past Recipients
2014
City of Sarasota – Robert Taylor Community Complex
2018
City of Sarasota – Robert Taylor Community Complex
2017
City of Sarasota – Robert Taylor Community Complex
2018
Manatee County 4-H Association
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2019
Hope Family Services, Inc.
2016
City of Sarasota – Robert Taylor Community Complex
2017
Five Pearls of Excellence, Inc.
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