Infrastructure and Public Facilities and
Dredging of Major Waterways Programs
Venice YMCA Campus Improvements
Funds will be targeted toward the expansion of YMCA of Southwest Florida’s SKY Academy Venice cafeteria and commercial kitchen to support large-scale meal preparation. This enhancement will improve access to hot meals for families in need during disaster response and recovery, supporting an organization that serves over 2,500 children annually, in addition to broader community programs.
YMCA of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Date Selected: Dec. 16, 2025
Amount Funded: $750,000
Agreement Status: Pending
Project Milestones
✅ Step 1: Project Selected by Sarasota County Commission
Step 2: [Underway] HUD Environmental Review Process
Step 3: [Pending] Authority to use grant funds received from HUD
Step 4: [Pending] Project Agreement(s) Signed
Step 5: [Pending] Construction / Implementation
Step 6: [Pending] Project Complete
