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Grant Program · 2026

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.

  1. 01Proof of 501(c)(3) status
    Your IRS determination letter.
  2. 02List of Board of Directors
    Current board roster for your organization.
  3. 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.