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

• Target audience served is African American

• Funding request is commensurate with program goals & activities

• Qualified personnel perform and/or provide oversight for program activities

• Measurable program outcomes and achievement of goal(s) are planned and reported

GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Thank you for your interest in a Masala Giving Circle Grant. Our application period for 2021 grant awards is now open. Note: Grant applications must be received by the deadline date of December 31, 2020, 5:00 P.M., EST.                   

Please submit completed applications to:

Nila Stovall Padarathsingh (nila1@comcast.net) or Dale Booker (dwbooker13@gmail.com)

Masala’s Grant Cycle

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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: Grant Awards Ceremony

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Grant applications must be received by the deadline date of December 31, 2020, 5:00 P.M., EST. 

Past Recipients