Sportsfest Community Fund Request RFQ

Sportsfest Community Fund Request RFQ


The Alachua Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of funds, again this 2025 year, raised from our annual SportsFest event. These funds are dedicated to supporting youth initiatives in the City of Alachua and are intended to foster environments where children can grow in body, spirit, and mind, promoting education, development, and positive leadership.


We invite non-profits, community organizations, and other groups serving the youth of Alachua to submit a request for funding to support projects that align with these goals. All funds must be used for initiatives that benefit children's education and development, helping to shape the future leaders of our community by promoting teamwork, leadership, and positive pathways.

Eligibility and Purpose: 

Organizations and projects must meet the following criteria to be considered for funding:

  • Directly impact the youth of Alachua, in the City of Alachua, by enhancing their educational, physical, emotional, or spiritual development.
  • Promote community, leadership, and teamwork.
  • Support initiatives that inspire positive growth in children, encouraging healthy, engaged, and thriving young individuals. These initiatives can be for youth programs or capital improvements in Alachua.

Key Dates:

Open Submission Period:
October 1, 2025, through November 14, 2025.

Submission Deadline:
All requests must be received by 5:00 PM on November 14, 2025.

Awards will be announced January 2025.


Multiple awards may be awarded. Extra consideration may given to those who are able to get matching funds. For more information, please contact Shelley Vickers, Chair of Alachua Sportsfest committee. We at the Alachua Chamber of Commerce look forward to receiving your proposals and working together to create a brighter future for the children of Alachua!

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A brief explanation of why your organization or project is an ideal candidate for this funding, including your ability to implement the initiative successfully