Cape Community Foundation makes impact grant to Calusa Land Trust
At its annual “Nonprofit Members Forum” on Dec. 11, the Cape Coral Community Foundation awarded a $1,500 grant to the Calusa Land Trust in recognition of its land conservancy accomplishments on Pine Island. CLT had applied for the grant for funds to add interpretative trail signage at three of its uplands preserves.
Founded in 1973 the Cape Coral Community Foundation displays it motto “The Global Center For Generosity.” By mission its benevolence is not limited just to the city of Cape Coral, but rather collaborates with nonprofits in surrounding communities and global influencers who make seismic impacts. To date it has tendered nearly $4 million in grants.
According to its mission statement, the purpose of the Calusa Land Trust, which is a nonprofit, voluntary organization, “is to protect the natural diversity and beauty of the Pine Island region by acquiring, managing and preserving in perpetuity environmentally sensitive or historically important land and to foster appreciation for and understanding of the environment and our past.”
At its annual “Nonprofit Business Conference” on December11th the Cape Coral Community Foundation (CCCF) awarded the Calusa Land Trust a $1,500 grant to add interpretative trail signage to CLT’s Wigert Barron preserve. The 31-acre Wigert Barron preserve includes a mangrove habitat, a 1.5-acre freshwater pond, a coastal scrub habitat, and a Florida pine flatwoods habitat. CLT was assisted in applying for the grant by Adraine Kreglo of Serendipity Solutions Consulting.
Founded in 1973 the Cape Coral Community Foundation displays it motto “The Global Center For Generosity.” By mission its benevolence is not limited just to the city of Cape Coral, but rather collaborates with nonprofits in surrounding communities and global influencers who make seismic impacts. To date it has tendered nearly $4 million in grants.