Prior Grant Requests
Organization Name: Project Pride SRQ
Organization Website: http://www.ppsrq.org
Year Established: 2019
Mission Statement:
Project Pride SRQ celebrates and unites the LGBTQ+ community and its allies through inclusive programs, meaningful partnerships, and community events that foster connection, belonging, and pride throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Contact Name: Justyn Hunter-Cerit
Years in Position: 1
Contact Email: justyn@ppsrq.org
Contact Phone: 6314667407
Address:
1370 Blvd of the Arts
Unit C
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Have you previously received a grant? No
If yes, please indicate the year(s):
How did you hear about our organization?
Through research into local charitable foundations supporting nonprofit programs in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
What do you believe we can provide your organization?
TLC can strengthen Project Pride SRQ’s Loved Ones Support Group by providing materials that help family members and loved ones of transgender people build understanding, connect with peers and access helpful resources. We would also welcome a supplies drive organized by TLC members.
What will the grant be used for?
The grant will provide supplies for 12 monthly Loved Ones Support Group sessions during 2027, serving approximately 20 participants. The proposed budget includes journals, pens and guided activity materials ($600); creative-expression supplies ($400); printed educational and community-resource guides ($250); and sensory and comfort supplies ($250). Final selections will reflect facilitator guidance and participant needs within the approved categories. Project Pride funds facilitation separately.
Provide the grant amount you are seeking: $1,500.00
Do you provide services to Sarasota and/or Manatee County? Yes
What is the financial impact per individual/program this grant will provide?
The grant represents approximately $75 per participant over the year, or $125 in supplies per monthly session. It will equip participants with practical materials for reflection, learning and peer connection.
Please provide the estimated number of women, children and families impacted.
Approximately 20 individual participants who are family members or loved ones of transgender people in Sarasota and/or Manatee County. This is a count of individuals, rather than 20 separate families.
Is there a matching grant? No
If yes, indicate donation source:
May we tour your facility? Yes
What reciprocal benefit can you provide our organization:
Project Pride SRQ can acknowledge TLC Women’s Charitable Foundation on our website’s partner page, feature its support in our newsletter, and share a social media thank-you using your approved name and logo. We would also welcome a scheduled office visit and provide a brief report on the grant’s use and impact while protecting support-group participants’ privacy.
Proof of Non-Profit Status
https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/DETERMINATION-LETTER.pdf
Organization’s Logo
https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/ppsrq-logo-150×150.png
Project/Program-specific budget:
https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/Project-Pride-SRQ-—-Loved-Ones-Support-Group.docx
Guide Star Profile/Rating (if applicable):Â
Anything else you would like to share with us?
Project Pride SRQ’s Loved Ones Support Group offers a welcoming space for family members and loved ones of transgender people to ask questions, share experiences and build supportive relationships. By helping loved ones feel informed and connected, the program strengthens support within families and the broader community.
Project Pride already invests $2,400 annually in facilitation. Your $1,500 grant would complement that commitment by providing practical materials for approximately 20 participants across 12 monthly sessions in 2027. We would be grateful for the opportunity to introduce TLC members to our work and share the impact of your support while respecting participant confidentiality.