Rauschenberg Foundation to hand out $250,000

FORT MYERS — The foundation established by the late Captiva artist Robert Rauschenberg says it will give grants totaling $250,000 to nonprofit organizations in the region.

“Since its founding in 1990, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has been committed to supporting the Southwest Florida area,” says Christy MacLear, executive director of the Rauschenberg Foundation, in a statement. “Our goal is to deepen that support as well as encourage the most progressive ideas and impactful organizations within the region.”

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is overseeing and executing the grant process for programs that serve residents of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. In particular, it is seeking organizations that address the region's most pressing issues, from youth development and post-secondary education.

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for support through this new grant program must participate in a daylong workshop called iLAB. Hosted by the Community Foundation, iLAB will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Miromar Design Center in Estero.