Tampa Bay Benefits

Congratulations

The Warrick Dunn Foundation
2008 Tampa Bay Benefits $100,000 signature grant recipient

"Tampa Bay Benefits," Humana's charitable giving program in support of Mind, Body and Spirit, was developed as an outgrowth of Humana's commitment as a corporate citizen of the Tampa Bay area.

Through this charitable competition, a one-time, $100,000 signature grant will be awarded to a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization based in the Tampa Bay area (defined as Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando Counties) that is doing valuable work to benefit the people of Tampa Bay.

Humana's donation of $100,000 to a single Tampa Bay-based nonprofit each year will allow the organization to reach greater milestone goals.

The winner is announced each winter at an awards celebration in Tampa Bay at a venue to be determined.

Tampa Bay Benefits supports the following programs:

Mind: projects or institutions that seek to improve the educational landscape resulting in higher levels of achievement
Body: projects or human service agencies engaged in the promotion of healthy bodies and lifestyles
Spirit: projects or civic & cultural development organizations that seek to inspire communities and enliven the human spirit

Organizations must meet the following criteria:

Any not-for-profit organization that needs help in reaching its goals in the above categories (excluding political, social, religious, labor, or veteran's organizations) may apply.
The group must be based in the Tampa Bay area.
Recipients of the funded program must be from the Tampa Bay area exclusively.
No more than 15% of the award can be applied to administrative salaries or consultants fees.
Applicant must submit a grant application, including written proposal.
Finalists must make a formal presentation before a panel of judges, in addition to providing an audited financial statement for the organization.
Special consideration will be given to projects that:
- Have outcomes which address the health and wellness needs of the community
- Can be completed within a year with the one time grant
- Will be able to continue without requiring additional financial support

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