Support for Social Service Programs That Make a Difference ...
A look at the program...
Each fiscal year the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocates funds for Social Action Funding (SAF). This program provides financial support for social service programs that positively impact the residents of Pinellas County and enhance the quality of life. Legal reference is found in Pinellas County Board of County Commission Resolution 01.40. Click here for the Social Action Funding FY 2009 – 2010 Calendar.
Do I qualify? The Social Action Funding Committee will consider funding in the following areas:
SAF – applications shall be specific to program services responsive to Health, Food/Nutrition, Self Sufficiency, and Day/Drop-in program services.
HI – applications shall be specific to program services responsive to Shelter (Emergency).
ONE X Time Funding – applications shall be specific to program services responsive to homelessness.
How do I apply?
All applications must be made annually to the Social Action Funding Committee whose members are responsible for reviewing the applications and recommending recipient agencies and grant amounts to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. Note: Please utilize all components in completing your application. (Application, Guidelines, Glossary, and Budget).
All applications must be received at Pinellas County Health and Human Services and signed in by staff at the following address: 2189 Cleveland Street, Suite 266, Clearwater.