Community Project

Each year, the Leadership St. Pete class gives back to our community through the Community Project, a civic-engagement, community service project that is completed during the term of the program — a cornerstone of the LSP experience.

A typical Community Project requires the class to create awareness, fundraise, and work hands-on at the nonprofit’s physical site to rehab a facility in need of some tender loving care.

If you are an interested 501(c)(3) organization or want to nominate a deserving nonprofit, please submit the nomination form for more information and to speak with a committee member.

Nominate a Nonprofit

Community Project Application Process

Applications open each summer prior to the project year.

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

Nonprofit Criteria

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a public school, or a division of a governmental entity
Located and serving people who live in St. Petersburg or unincorporated Pinellas County.
St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce member in good standing or be willing to become a Chamber member as part of the project requirements
Fiscally sound, as demonstrated by required paperwork
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.
Have a specific project need that fits Community Project criteria, and provide a clear project description, including a detailed scope and basic budget.
No known structural or hazardous conditions (e.g. termites, asbestos, etc.).

Questions?

If you have questions, email the Community Project team at lspcommunityproject@gmail.com. For more information about Leadership St. Pete, visit leadershipstpete.com.