2026 Financial Stewardship
& Compliance Grant.
Up to $4,000 in accounting and compliance services for emerging Tampa Bay nonprofits.
What's covered
The audit-and-compliance bar.
Closed.
Many emerging nonprofits get stuck on the same hurdle: clean books, audit preparation, regulatory filings. This grant supports accounting and audits — accurate financial management and compliance — with direct services from vetted CPAs and compliance professionals, so your organization can strengthen compliance, build trust with stakeholders, and position itself for future growth and funding.
- ·Annual 990 / 990-EZ preparation
- ·Bookkeeping support
- ·Profit & loss reports
- ·Balance sheets
- ·Account reconciliations
- ·Financial consulting
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Your organization must check every box below. Not a CRAF member yet? Joining takes a few minutes online.
- Be a current member of CRAF — not a member yet? Become a member before you apply.
- Have an administrative budget of $100,000 or less
- Be located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, or Hernando county
- Be registered and in good standing with the State of Florida
- Submit all required documents with your application
Required documents
Have these ready.
You'll attach all three when you complete the online application. Your application is complete only once every document is included.
- 01Proof of 501(c)(3) status
Your IRS determination letter. - 02List of Board of Directors
Current board roster for your organization. - 03Impact report
Showing the work your organization has done since it was established.
Apply
Apply now.
Open to current CRAF members across the Tampa Bay area. Apply online — you'll sign in (or join CRAF) to begin, and attach your required documents as part of the form.
Questions about this grant? Email [email protected] — for questions only. Applications are accepted exclusively through the online form above.