How to Apply: Carnival Foundation Application Guidelines

ATTENTION: Effective November 1, 2018, Carnival Foundation launched its online application portal and no longer accepts requests by mail. While the application process is changing, our requirements and review process will not.

To start a grant, sponsorship, or an in-kind donation application, click the “Online Application” button below. Please use Internet Explorer.

Online Application

To resume a saved application, view previous submissions, and access reporting requirements, click here: www.GrantRequest.com/SID_2100?SA=AM

Grants or Sponsorships

To apply for a grant or sponsorship from Carnival Foundation, prospective applicants must complete an online application and include the following information and documents:

A letter of request with a brief description of the organization, including its legal name, history, activities, purpose and governing board
Purpose for which the grant is requested
Grant amount requested
Listing of other sources of financial support
Operating budget of the project for which the funds are requested
Organization’s annual budget
Copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial statement
Copy of organization’s most recent 990 filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Copy of Internal Revenue Service determination letter indicating 501© (3) tax-exempt status as an organization that is not a private foundation.
Organization’s completed W-9 form
Geographical area(s) served

Organizations applying for a grant renewal must submit a final report detailing use of the prior grant award. Interim and final reports will be submitted through our online portal.

In-kind Donations

To apply for an in-kind donation from Carnival Foundation, submit an online application complete with the following information:

A brief description of the organization including its legal name, history, activities, purpose and governing board
Contact name and information, including phone number and address for the individual who is organizing the event
Name and date of the event
Average amount of funds raised from the auction in previous years and estimated number and demographics of the event audience
Description of how funds raised from the donation will be used within the organization
List of other cruise suppliers, if any, participating in the event
An outline with details of Carnival’s publicity/promotional opportunities associated with the event
Copy of Internal Revenue Service determination letter indicating 501© (3) tax-exempt status as an organization that is not a private foundation.
Geographical area(s) served

Requests for sponsorships and/or in-kind donations must be received four to six months prior to the event.

All requests must be submitted through our online application portal. Requests sent via mail, email or fax will not be accepted.

Giving Priorities

Carnival Foundation supports a broad range of causes and organizations with primary funding interests in:

Arts and Culture
Community Affairs (human/social needs, children, social welfare)
Education
Health and Human Services
Environment
Special emphasis is given to requests focusing on youth education and welfare.

Eligibility

Carnival Foundation only makes contributions to organizations that have been granted an exemption from federal income tax under Section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Carnival Foundation will not consider requests from/for:

Individuals, including participants in events or fundraisers
Religious, fraternal, political or athletic organizations
Rotary Clubs
Animal welfare organizations or causes
Labor/Union groups
Elementary or secondary schools, including extracurricular activities, PTA/PTO/PTSA, or booster clubs
Film production, including documentaries

Geographic Focus

Preference is given to South Florida and other homeport communities throughout the United States.

Review Process

Funding proposals are received and reviewed on a continuous basis throughout the year. Requests are screened for thoroughness and compliance with Carnival Foundation’s requirements. If applicable, a meeting with a representative from the organization and/or a site visit may be conducted.

Qualified applicants should allow up to two months before receiving a written response. Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, submissions that do not meet our guidelines will no longer receive a response.

Please direct any questions or concerns to:

Carnival Foundation
3655 N.W. 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 406-5777
[email protected]