Foundation / Corporation
Lightning Foundation
03/03/21 12:00 PM
Award of $50,000 to honor a Florida individual in eligible locations for exceptional contributions to the community. The award is intended to recognize 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:
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.
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/traditionalnom2020
Direct questions to:
Sarah Costello
scostello@amaliearena.com
Elizabeth Frazier
efrazier@amaliearena.com
USA: Florida: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota Counties
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