Prior Grant Requests
| Organization Name | Grant Year | Cycle | Request Amount | Grant Awarded | Awarded Amount | Matching Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation | 2022 |
2022-1 |
Yes | $100.00 | $100.00 | |
| JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation | 2026 |
2026-1 |
$2,500.00 | Yes | $1,250.00 |
Organization Name: JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation
Organization Website: https://joshprovides.org/
Year Established: 2008Â
Mission Statement:
The mission of JoshProvides is to improve the lives of those living with and affected by epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
Contact Name: Monica Caldwell Years in Position: 4 months
Contact Email: info@JoshProvides.org
Contact Phone: 9417991283
Address: 5428 Sundew Dr.
Sarasota, Florida 34238
Have you previously received a grant? Yes If yes, please indicate the year(s): 2022 – Through the Giving ChallengeÂ
How did you hear about our organization?
JoshProvides is a prior grant recipient through The Giving Challenge (see above).
What do you believe we can provide your organization?
In addition to a grant to support individuals in Lakewood Ranch who have epilepsy with transportation and medication assistance, The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle offers an opportunity to dispel the myths and misconceptions regarding epilepsy and seizures and bring about expanded awareness of this neurological disorder that impacts 1 in 26 people.
What will the grant be used for?
The $2,500 that JoshProvides is requesting from The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle will provide access to anti-seizure medications for 2 individuals and transportation to 3 individuals.
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Provide the grant amount you are seeking: $2,500.00
Do you provide services to Sarasota and/or Manatee County? Yes
What is the financial impact per individual/program this grant will provide?
When someone is diagnosed with epilepsy in the state of Florida, they are prohibited from driving for six months. This prohibition directly affects their ability to perform daily activities, such as going to work and school, errands, grocery shopping, etc. The most serious consequence is that they cannot get to vital medical appointments including diagnostic testing (EEG, MRI) which enable them to manage their epilepsy and get the appropriate treatment. In addition, the cost of anti-seizure medication is extremely high, and many people, even those with insurance, still have high out-of-pocket costs for their medication.
When the $2,500 from The Lake Club Women’s Circle is matched by a leveraged grant of $2,500 from the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation, the $5,000 will provide access to a total of 8 individuals in the region with 14 grants.
The breakdown of grants provided to individuals will be:
Transportation: 8 individuals, 12 grants
Medication assistance: 2 individuals, 2 grants
Please provide the estimated number of women, children and families impacted.
Women: 4
Children: 2
Families: 7
Note: These numbers include the entire family units of the people with epilepsy.
Is there a matching grant? Yes If yes, indicate donation source: Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation
May we tour your facility? No
What reciprocal benefit can you provide our organization:
We will promote grant funding through social media posts, inclusion of logo in the JoshProvides quarterly e-newsletter, and media releases to local publications such as SCENE Business & People, Herald-Tribune, and The Observer.
Proof of Non-Profit Status https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/IRS-Letter-of-Determination-JoshProvides-Epilepsy-Assistance-Foundation-1-2.pdf
Organization’s Logo https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/Josh-Provides_Hi-Res_Logo-NEW-LOGO-150×150.jpg [110 show_image=1]
Project/Program-specific budget: https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/JoshProvides-Budget-for-Lake-Club-Womens-Giving-Circle-grant-application-January-2026.xls
Guide Star Profile/Rating (if applicable):
Anything else you would like to share with us?
JoshProvides is a unique organization, as it is the only one in our region that offers grants for transportation, medical assistance, and the purchase of lifesaving seizure alert devices, as well as assisting with the cost of training a seizure response dog. JoshProvides fulfills its mission by improving the lives of people with epilepsy and their caregivers by offering financial grants, as well as education and a virtual support group and opportunities for members to connect and share resources.