To qualify for Grant monies, please ensure your application contains:

• The completed application form.
• The type of organization you are (501c3 or Government entity)
• FEIN/Tax ID with IRS Designation Letter
• Specific financial amount request, along with amount minimum request
• Details on grant fund usage, what problem are you solving?
• Execution plan to serve local Pinellas County seniors.

Eligible organizations cannot have received Grant disbursement from BLS Pinellas in the previous Grant cycle year (2024). An organization or government entity cannot receive a BLS Pinellas Grant in consecutive years, even when the request is for a new or different project. Each organization awarded with a grant will comply with all laws and regulations that apply to its activities that do not conflict with BLS Pinellas and/or AAAPP interests, including any that apply to the Products and Services to be provided under this grant program application.

The BLS Pinellas Grant Committee will confirm eligibility, review, and score the applications. The BLS Pinellas Board will review the Grant Committee recommendations and vote on selected recipients with funding amounts. Winners will be notified and receive funding by the end of the calendar year. Winners will be formally announced at our September 2025 membership meeting and we request a representative of recipient organizations be present in-person. Winners must submit a 1-page Impact Report/Executive Summary with pictures and/or video, if possible, describing the funded project and goal accomplishments. This Impact Report is due no later than March 31, 2026.

For any questions on eligibility or interest in joining Better Living for Seniors Pinellas, please contact, Kip Corriveau, Grant Committee Chair, at BLSPinellasGrants@gmail.com.