Grant Eligibility Requirements

Distributions shall be made only in the state of Florida and shall stay in the state of Florida. If a distribution is made to a national organization, such organization must agree to use the funds only within the state of Florida.

Recipients must be tax-exempt organizations whose purposes are described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that are public charities described in Sections 509(a) and are in good standing with the state or jurisdiction of Florida.

Organizational programs and services must align with The Jacarlene Foundation’s mission.

Organizational programs and services must fulfill at least one of the Foundation’s areas of interest.

Applicants must demonstrate that the goals of the request are measurable and sustainable.

The Foundation will not accept requests for the following:

From any church or religious organization, unless the request is for a secular project that aligns with one or more of the Foundation's areas of interest.

From any organization for political purpose, including lobbying, on behalf or in opposition to any candidate for political office, for voter education or voter registration, or for the carrying on of propaganda

• From community foundations
  
• From individuals for direct funding
  
• Budgetary shortfalls or debt reduction
  
• Programs that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
  
• Political causes, lobbying, or political campaigns
• Type III functionally integrated supporting organizations (as classified by the IRS form 990, Schedule A, Part 1)
  

Requirements of Grantees

If a project is selected for funding, the grantee organization, or fiscal sponsor will be expected to:

• Sign a grant agreement
  
• Notify The Jacarlene Foundation immediately if there are any substantive changes in organizational leadership, the grant project, expenditures, location, timing or other key factors.
  
• Accommodate a site visit if requested by the trustees
  
• Provide expenditure and grant evaluation reports at least every 12 months.

Other Considerations

Organizations without audited financials:

 Charitable organizations unable to provide an outside audit will be required to provide additional organizational documents attesting to the capacity to manage funds.

How much funding should I request?

Non-profits which have not yet completed a year of operation or have not yet completed an annual audit, may be limited to funding requests of $25,000 or less. The Jacarlene Foundation encourages applicants to be realistic by requesting only the amount that is needed for a project to be successful. 

Press Releases

When referencing the Foundation in media, grantees are required to use the Foundation’s full legal name, The Jacarlene Foundation. Press releases should be submitted to The Jacarlene Foundation for review prior to publication. Grantees must e-mail The Jacarlene Foundation the document – in Word format – for review at least seven (7) days before the scheduled press release.

Programmatic and Grant Agreement Amendments

Significant programmatic changes for a funded program/project will require prior approval of the Trustees, followed by a grant agreement amendment. Requests for Amendments should be sent to The Jacarlene Foundation. Any contract amendment will incorporate the approved revisions, as well as revisions to report due dates and/or payment schedules, if applicable.

Please note that an amendment which reduces the scope of the project, may result in an adjustment in grant funding. Requests must be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the project end date. Once approved, your assigned Foundation staff will provide notification via email. 

Programmatic Adjustments Requiring a Formal Request and Approval

• Extending the project period (i.e., “no-cost extension”)
• Revising the Scope of Work 
• Revising the Budget: Must include a revised budget in Excel and budget narrative. No budget revisions will be considered within thirty (30) days of the project end date.
• Personnel Changes: This type of change does not require a contract amendment. However, any change to the personnel, as listed in the original grant documentation, requires prompt e-mail notification to The Jacarlene Foundation that a change has occurred.

Grants Are Not Guaranteed

• The Jacarlene Foundation reserves the right to revoke funding for any reason at any time.
• If the Jacarlene Foundation becomes aware that a Grantee’s awarded funding did not go towards the intended purpose as outlined in the Grantees’s application, the Foundation may require the full amount of funding be returned to the Foundation.