For Immediate Release
January 5, 2026
Sarasota, FL – The Roskamp Institute has been awarded a $9,000 Capacity Building grant to support strategic planning and next-stage development of its Healthy Aging Clinic. The funding for this project is provided in part by the Verna L. Grauel Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The grant will be used for the refinement of an actionable business plan that strengthens the Clinic’s sustainable operational model and clarifies the strategies needed to support long-term success.
This planning effort will help position the Institute to expand access to evidence-based brain health and wellness services for older adults in Sarasota as the Clinic continues moving toward its anticipated opening in 2026.
“This generous support from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County—building on their previous investment in our Healthy Aging Clinic—is an important step forward as we finalize a strong foundation for long-term growth and community impact,” said Dr. Fiona Crawford, Co- Founder and CEO of The Roskamp Institute. “With this strategic planning, we can further strengthen our service model, deepen partnerships, and ensure we can meet the evolving needs of the Sarasota community through evidence-based programming and care that supports healthy aging and cognitive wellness.”
Sarasota County continues to experience significant growth in its older adult population, increasing demand for preventive brain health services, education, and supportive care. The Roskamp Institute is developing its Healthy Aging Clinic to help individuals and families navigate aging through a combination of educational support, wellness programming, and evidence- based approaches to brain health and healthy aging.
About The Roskamp Institute
Founded in 2003, The Roskamp Institute is a nonprofit research organization focused on discovering causes and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders.
Our recent research has spanned Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Gulf War illness, and the impacts of red tide. Throughout this work, we’ve stayed focused on one goal: improving brain health and promoting healthy aging for individuals and families in our community and beyond.
About the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community. With assets of $605 million in more than 1,600 charitable funds, the Community Foundation awarded grants and scholarships totaling $49.5 million last year in the areas of education, the arts, health and human services, civic engagement, animal welfare and the environment. Since its founding, the Community Foundation has been able to grant $542 million to nonprofits in our community thanks to the generosity of charitable individuals, families and businesses. For more information, visit cfsrasota.org or call 941-955-3000.
CONTACT:
Emelia Obey
Communications and Development Manager
The Roskamp Institute
941-752-2949
[email protected]
