Each year, up to 10% of the total raised from the SMART Ride is set aside so we may gift funds to other agencies throughout Florida who also provide services for those living with HIV/AIDS or helping to prevent the spread of this disease
The projects funded must meet the following criteria:
- Organization’s work must include HIV/AIDS services
- Donations given to your organization as a benefiting agency of The SMART Ride must be used for direct services to include, but not limited to, medical assistance, psycho-social services, housing assistance, pharmaceutical assistance and/or testing within the HIV/AIDS community. None of the money obtained as a beneficiary can be used for capital improvements of any kind, general salaries and/or bonuses.
- Applications must state clearly the purpose of the funding and the expected outcomes. All projects must have a direct service, education or care component to be considered.
As the need for funds is so great for HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the state, we would rather not fund a project or an organization for more than two years consecutively. Second-year funding must show a demonstrated impact from the use of the funds as well as a quality plan for continued outside funding
To apply for the 10% Lifeline Click Here to download the application. For questions about the 10% Lifeline please contact Christy Falco at ChristyF@thesmartride.org. Applications are reviewed at the quarterly board meeting.
Since 2012 the following agencies/organizations have benefited from the 10% Lifeline:
AH of Monroe $10,,025 Emergency COVID Relief 2020
BASIC NWFL. $30,000. Gifted in 2015, 2018
Broward Education Fund $64,500
Broward House $21,550 ($10,025-Emergency COVID Relief)
Broward Schools $6,138
Camillus House $20,000 Gifted 2016
Camp 4 Health $36,000
COMPASS $10,025 Emergency COVID Relieve 2020
Hope and Help $10,000 Gifted 2016
IDEA Program $20,000
Latino Salud $39,900 Gifted , 2013, 2014,
Live Free Be Strong $2,500
Metro Inclusive $10,250 Emergency COVID Relief 2020
Miracle of Love $10,025 Emergency COVID Relief 2020
OASIS $40,000 Gifted 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018
Poverello $98,303 Gifted 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020
Positive Champions $1,000
Pridelines $10,025 Emergency COVID Relief 2020
Project Response $3,000
SunServe $120,720 Gifted 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
Switchboard of Miami $10,000 Gifted 2016
The Pet Project $47,000 Gifted 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Ujima Men’s Collective $1,000 Gifted 2014
World AIDS Museum $20,012 (Gifted 2020, 2019, 2015, 2013
X-Tending Hands $15,000 Gifted 2014
Ybor Youth Clinic $15,000 Gifted 2014