Red Coats’ Community Grants
The Red Coats are a group of civic and corporate leaders who oversee THE PLAYERS volunteer efforts and a special grant program for local nonprofits. The Red Coats’ Community Grants program is designed to fund smaller projects for nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida. The grant application will be open from Friday, May 10, 2024, to Friday, June 14, 2024. Grant awards will be up to $15,000 and will be paid in one lump sum. Nonprofits that applied for THE PLAYERS Annual Grant Program are also eligible to apply for this program.

Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for funding, organizations must:

Be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Have broad community support and address specific community needs.
Operate and serve citizens in the five-county area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.
Provide services aligned with priority focus areas: youth services, education, character development, health, wellness and sports, military support.
Practice and provide services without discrimination as protected by law.
Restrictions:
Funds will not be granted for the following:

Individuals
Private foundations
Organizations that are themselves grant-making bodies
Operational expenses (including salaries)
Travel or conference expenses
Sponsorships, events, or projects for which staff receive tangible benefits or privileges
Political Action Committees, political causes, or candidates
Debt reduction
Gifts, honorarium, gratuities
Required Documentation:
Proof of the organization’s 501(c)(3) status
Most recent financial statements (audited statements preferred)
Most recent IRS form 990
Operating budget for the current fiscal year
Supporting documents regarding how funds will be used