LSP Community Project

Applications have closed for the 2025 Community Project. Applications for 2026 will open in summer 2025.

1. Every summer, applications open for local nonprofits to apply to be the next Community Project beneficiary.
2. Applications are scored by the LSP Planning Committee.
3. The Planning Committee conducts site visits of the top 5 applicants.
4. Following the site visits, the Planning Committee narrows the group to 3 nonprofits.
5. The top 3 nonprofits present to the class at Orientation Dinner in December.
6. Class members then have the opportunity to visit and research each applicant prior to Opening Retreat.
7. At the Opening Retreat in January, the class discusses each potential project and its impact, and the class members vote to select their Community Project.
8. Once a majority vote is reached, the selected nonprofit is announced, and the Community Project begins!

1. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a public school, or a division of a governmental entity
2. Located and serving people who live in St. Petersburg or unincorporated Pinellas County. If your organization is located outside of St. Petersburg proper, you must show that you are having a significant impact on the City of St. Petersburg. Historically, preference has been given to projects located in the City of St. Petersburg boundaries.
3. St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce member in good standing or be willing to become a Chamber member as part of the project requirements
4. Fiscally sound, as demonstrated by required paperwork
5. Continuous operation as a 501(c)3 for a minimum of 3 years; the recipient must own or have a long-term lease arrangement on the project site.
6. Have a specific project need that fits Community Project criteria, and provide a clear project description, including a detailed scope and basic budget.
7. No known structural or hazardous conditions (e.g. termites, asbestos, etc.).