Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
Click here to download a 2009 grant application form
Click here to see a list of Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Grants awarded in 2008
The Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) was established in 1999 funded by Sheriff Richard D. Roth with proceeds of a major drug smuggling and money-laundering investigation, the interest earned from these funds is distributed annually in the form of grants to eligible community groups.
The SAFF Advisory Board consists of seven community members. Five are appointed by the County Commissioners and the Sheriff selects two. Each year, the SAFF Advisory Board solicits and reviews grant applications and makes funding recommendations to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
In 2009, $200,000.00 is available for grants. The Advisory Board has determined in 2009 to focus its efforts and issue award recommendations based on the following criteria:
1. No individual grant would exceed $10,000.00
2. Grant program purposes should be limited to:
During this 2009 grant cycle, cultural, artistic, and sports programs are not likely to receive favorable recommendation.
3. Grant proposals generating new matching funds will be given extra consideration.
4. Grant proposals for building improvements, real estate acquisition, or salaries for new positions will not be considered.
The Advisory Board will consider multiple year funding requests on a limited case by case basis if the applicant can demonstrate that a multiple year commitment will leverage significant additional funding or develop continuing financial self sufficiency within the period of the grant.
Applications are available beginning November 1, 2008 and must be received by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Administrative Headquarters, 5525 College Road, Stock Island, Florida 33040 no later than Noon, Friday, February 6, 2009. The SAFF Advisory Board will conduct a public meeting to evaluate proposals and make its recommendations to the County Commission. It is anticipated that recommendations for funding will be made to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration at the April 2009 BOCC meeting.
Click here for a PDF copy of the Grant Application. Applications should be printed or typed, single-spaced on 8 ½ x 11 white papers, corner stapled. An original and ten copies are required. Limit 8 pages (9 if multiple year funding is requested.)
Thank you for you interest in the Monroe County Sheriff’s Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund. For additional information, contact Val Marinello, Sheriff’s Aide at (305) 292-7003, TDD (305) 292-7075 or email: vmarinello@keysso.net. We welcome your participation and comments at our public meetings.
