Children's Services not-for-profit investment process seminar was on December 5, 2025.

Required attendance: Not-for-profit agencies interested in being considered for FY27 investment through the Children's Services millage are required to attend. Those who are unable to attend in person are not eligible to apply for funding.

Only the programs listed below are eligible to submit a Results as Service application.

1. Weekend Meals, Feeding Empty Little Tummies
2. Emergency Family Food and Baby Baskets, Meals on Wheels
3. Kids Personal Safety, Manatee Children's Services
4. Subsidy and Match, Early Learning Coalition
5. Sleep Baby Safely, Early Learning Coalition
6. System Advocate, Florida Department of Health Sarasota
7. Family Support Services, Easter Seals
8. Whole Child, Step Up Suncoast

Application Below

• FY27 Children's Services Results First Application
• FY27 Children's Services Results First New Program Application
• FY27 Children's Services Results as Service Application
• FY27 Children's Services System Advocate Application 

Application Budget Forms

• FY27 Projected Program Budget Form
• Administrative Itemization Form
• Professional Fees Itemization Form
• Miscellaneous Expenses Itemization Form

Assistance and Contact Information

Children's Services staff will be available to answer questions throughout the funding period. Please contact the appropriate representative based on the funding source for which you are seeking investment consideration.

Children's Services Programs:

• Melissa Bomar, Children's Services Coordinator Interim| [email protected]

Helpful Tips:

For Children's Services Applications

• Example Letter of Commitment
• Results First Application Guide for New Applicants
• Results First Application Guide for Returning Applicants
• Results As Services Application Guidance
• Decision Making Guide for Investment Increase
• Tier Process for Investment Increase