Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Grants awarded in 2009
Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Grants awarded in 2008
Grant Application Package for 2010
The Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) was established in 1999 funded by Sheriff Richard D. Roth with proceeds of a major drug smuggling and money-laundering investigation, the interest earned from these funds is distributed annually in the form of grants to eligible community groups.
The SAFF Advisory Board consists of seven community members. Five are appointed by the County Commissioners and the Sheriff selects two. Each year, the SAFF Advisory Board solicits and reviews grant applications and makes funding recommendations to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
For the 2010 grant cycle, $190,000.00 in grant money is available. The Advisory Board has determined to focus its efforts and issue award recommendations based on the following criteria:
1. No individual grant will exceed $10,000.00
2. Grant program purposes should be limited to:
Cultural, artistic, and sports programs are not likely to receive favorable recommendation.
3. Grant proposals generating new matching funds will be given extra consideration.
4. Grant proposals for building improvements, real estate acquisition, or salaries for new positions will not be considered.
The Advisory Board will consider multiple year funding requests on a limited case by case basis if the applicant can demonstrate that a multiple year commitment will leverage significant additional funding or develop continuing financial self sufficiency within the period of the grant.
Applications are available beginning November 1,2009 and must be received by the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, Administrative Headquarters, 5525 College Road, Stock Island, Florida 33040 no later than Noon, Friday, February 5, 2010.
The SAFF Advisory Board will conduct a public meeting to evaluate proposals and make its recommendations to the County Commission. It is anticipated that recommendations for funding will be made to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration at the April 2010 BOCC meeting.
Applications should be printed or typed, single spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 white paper, corner stapled. An original and ten copies are required. Limit 8 pages (9 if multiple year funding is requested.)
Thank you for you interest in the Monroe County Sheriff’s Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund. For additional information, contact Val Marinello, Sheriff’s Aide at (305) 292-7003, TDD (305) 292-7075 or email: vmarinello@keysso.net. We welcome your participation and comments at our public meetings.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for the 2010 funding cycle must be delivered no later than Noon, FRIDAY, February 5, 2010. Applications received after this time will not be considered for funding. No extensions will be granted whatsoever. Faxed or e-mail submissions will not be accepted.
