SanCap Recovery Fund Form

The Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund is an initiative of Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) activated after natural disasters since Hurricane Charlie.

Thanks to CFI donors, we will offer support to small businesses that have suffered economically from the impact of Hurricanes Helene and/or Milton. Gifts will be distributed based on need for independently owned business (average of $5,000 AS as funds allow).

The Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce will participate in the review of applications and assist businesses in the completion of the necessary papework. FISH of SanCap will oversee the distribution of funds.

Gift Recipient Reporting Requirements
Donations to the Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund are tax-exempt to the extent the law and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines allow. In order to ensure that recipients do not incur a negative tax impact from this support, recipients will be required to report the data and information regarding how the funds are used, and when they plan to re-open their businesses.

Eligibility:
Business must have been open and operating on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva on/before October 1, 2024 or can provide documentation that the business was planning to open in the near future;

Physically or economically impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton or can demonstrate their return to normal operations after Hurricane Ian was hampered due to these storms;

All necessary forms and acknowledgments submitted including a W9.
It is the goal to make funding available to qualified applicants, contingent upon the availability of funds.

For owners in financial need, funds may be used for the following purposes:

Reasonable and necessary expenses incurred for the repair or rehabilitation of a business including loss of goods and inventory (rented or owned); or

For business property, grant dollars may be used for the following purposes:
· To combat community deterioration (rehabilitating property in a storm devasted area); and

· Assistance is available for owners in financial need.

Questions? Contact Alex Bustamante at239-440-9709 or Alex@sanibel-captiva.org

MyCFI.org

PO Box 1429

Sanibel, FL 33957

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code
(EIN # 27-4027791)

Your Name:*

First NameLast Name

Corporate Name:*

Business Name:*

Company Tax ID Number:*

Date of Incorporation:*

How many years has your business operated on Sanibel and/or Captiva?*

Business Contact Name:*

First NameLast Name

Business Contact Title:

Business Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Business Email*

example@example.com

Business Location Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Mailing Address (If different than location address):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please describe the approximate value of your damages from Hurricanes Helene and/or Milton.

Upload Supporting Documentation and pictures of your damages.

Will you submit an insurance claim for these damages?

YES (Describe deductible above in your statement)NOUnsureOther

Upload a copy of your completed W-9 form.

What type of establishment is your business?

Please explain Other.

Is your business a member of the Sanibel Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce? Yes or No (this is not a requirement of the grant)

Do you have any questions or other concerns or needs you wish to share?

Application

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