Foundation / Corporation
Lightning Foundation
01/10/20 12:00 PM
Award of $50,000 to honor a Greater Tampa Bay area, Florida individual in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the community, a commitment to giving back, and a history of volunteerism. The award will be donated to benefit a local nonprofit charity of the recipient's choosing.
Eligible nominees must live in one of the following counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.
The following is a non-exclusive list of factors to be considered by the Lightning Community Advisory Committee and the Lightning Foundation Board of Directors in selecting the Lightning Community Heroes:
- The degree to which the Hero has been a catalyst for a cause that meets basic human needs or enriches the lives of others
- The degree to which the Hero has exhibited dedication and selflessness
- The degree to which the Hero has made a special and significant impact on individuals, families, or the community-at-large
- The degree to which the Hero has gone "above and beyond" to serve and inspire others
- The degree to which the Nominator is able to convey the overall significance and impact of the Hero's work.
There is no one definition of what makes a Hero, but most tend to be unsung Heroes who are quietly doing amazing work for the improvement of the community.
GrantWatch ID#: 161425
$50,000
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The Hero is presented with a $50,000 grant on his/her behalf to benefit the nonprofit charities of his or her choice.
The organization will return any part of the awarded funds that were not so used within 12 months after the initial disbursement of the awarded funds.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
To nominate a Community Hero:
https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/traditionalnom2019
To apply to be a Community Hero of Tomorrow: https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/HeroesofTomorrow2019
Sarah Costello: scostello@amaliearena.com
Elizabeth Frazier: efrazier@amaliearena.com
Phone: 800-559-2333 (US) or 1-412-386-2646 (International)
USA: Florida: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota Counties
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