{"id":1649,"date":"2024-11-05T04:57:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T04:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofw.bricksandclicks.marketing\/?page_id=1649"},"modified":"2026-01-06T22:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T03:20:22","slug":"sof-community-corridor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/sof-community-corridor\/","title":{"rendered":"SOF Community Corridor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-015462ba alignfull\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a7c85a01\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e59ce3d1\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c91ea9f0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c91ea9f0\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a7d021fa gb-headline-text\"><strong>Sponsored by Bank of America <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-10c71fc5\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-10c71fc5\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4758b4cc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"471\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4758b4cc\" src=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bofa_lo2_rgb_digital-4.png\" alt=\"bofa lo2 rgb digital (4)\" title=\"bofa lo2 rgb digital (4)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bofa_lo2_rgb_digital-4.png 864w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bofa_lo2_rgb_digital-4-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bofa_lo2_rgb_digital-4-768x419.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4cf620e4 alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ebdb9f83\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ed4452ef gb-headline-text\">Applications for the 2026 SOF Week SOF Community Corridor are now Closed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-00e3ebdb gb-headline-text\"><strong>14 JAN 26: Official notification to all applicants regarding acceptance status or deferral to future opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7da1fdb9\">\n\n<p>The SOF Community Corridor is a flagship feature of the SOF Week Exhibition, spotlighting the vital role non-profit organizations play in strengthening and sustaining the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. This dedicated area showcases the diverse missions, programs, and innovations that support every facet of the SOF ecosystem. Eligible non-profits have the opportunity to apply for complimentary tabletop space located in the lower level of the Tampa Convention Center, providing direct access to thousands of influential attendees, decision-makers, and partners. This is a powerful platform to elevate your mission, forge meaningful connections, and demonstrate your organization\u2019s impact on the global SOF network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>40+ Non-Profits Supporting the SOF Community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The SOF Community Corridor Networking Reception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Non-Profit Round Robin Pitch Session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking and More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7209a2e0 gb-headline-text\" id=\"SCC2026ApplicationCriteria\"><strong>Criteria to Apply in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-60279d70\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cde25413\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-a46bd0e3\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c5aae061\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5aae061\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-119cda95 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Eligible organizations must have met the following criteria<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Must be a reputable non-profit organization with a clearly defined mission and core activities that serve the SOF community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations must provide clear, accessible information regarding their financial health and good standing. <strong>Required documentation at the time of application includes:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Most recent IRS Form 990 filing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Active State Tax-Exempt Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Most recent State Certificate of Incorporation Status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations must submit a completed application by the designated deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations must have a good reputation and be well-regarded within the SOF and the broader military community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Must sign and adhere to SOF Week Exhibition policies and terms and conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-054990a2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-054990a2\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-737d230a gb-headline-text\"><strong>Prioritization of applications will be granted on the following criteria<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations that directly or solely serve the Special Operations Forces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations that serve both the SOF and conventional military communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations serve the SOF community, the conventional military, and veterans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">The number of members served annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations headquartered or serving the Tampa Bay area.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-7db1e520\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-fa8e73bc\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa8e73bc box-shadow\">\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f3ad341d\" id=\"intake\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M148 288h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12zm108-12v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm96 0v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm-96 96v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm-96 0v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm192 0v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm96-260v352c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V112c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48h48V12c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v52h128V12c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v52h48c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48zm-48 346V160H48v298c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6h340c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Important Deadlines<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 OCT 25: SOF Community Corridor application form live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>23 DEC 25: Application deadline&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 JAN 26: Official notification to all applicants regarding acceptance status or deferral to future opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>27 JAN 26: Deadline to accept or decline the opportunity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5d892fff gb-headline-text\">For questions, please contact Surita Rorie at <a href=\"mailto:srorie@gsof.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">srorie@gsof.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-20e62382 gb-headline-text\">If you have questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch with your SOF Week planning team at <a href=\"mailto:SOFWeek@gsof.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOFWeek@gsof.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-73af05c2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73af05c2 box-shadow\">\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e7ae32c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Each selected organization will be provided the following at SOF Week:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(1) 6ft table draped and skirted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(2) Chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(1) Wastebasket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(2) Full Symposium Passes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a8620cc1283a24030dcf33da5e93686\">**Note: Tabletop locations will be assigned using a randomization tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-030d5aeefb04f49cb65a28aa5f8c7348\"><strong>Please note, anything additional needed must be rented or purchased by the organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c468e5f9\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b65a1f1 gb-headline-text\"><strong>GSOF Gives Back: Non-Profit Round Robin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54531043406_e9a9caeab8_o-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"54531043406 e9a9caeab8 o\" class=\"wp-image-110023 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54531043406_e9a9caeab8_o-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54531043406_e9a9caeab8_o-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54531043406_e9a9caeab8_o-768x1149.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54531043406_e9a9caeab8_o-1027x1536.jpg 1027w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54531043406_e9a9caeab8_o-1369x2048.jpg 1369w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54531043406_e9a9caeab8_o-scaled.jpg 1712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>We are excited to share that the GSOF Gives Back Non-Profit Round Robin is returning to 2026 SOF Week!<br><br><\/strong>Non-profits serving the SOF Community will have the opportunity to give 3-minute presentations to the attending audience\u2026 who will then vote on the recipients of three GSOF Gives Back donations.<br><br>Organizations will win based on the votes they receive from the audience for the top 3 finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Voting can ONLY be done in person at the Non-Profit Round Robin, so be sure to attend. The date and time will be announced in Spring 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2024 Donations:<\/strong>&nbsp;$15,000<br><strong>2025 Donations:<\/strong>&nbsp;$25,000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-18fb269c\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4a5a9849 gb-headline-text\"><strong>SOF Community Corridor Networking Reception <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7945159b\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb490b1f\">\n\n<p>The SOF Community Corridor Networking Reception will offer beverages and snacks to any attending SOF Week attendees. Don\u2019t miss this chance to engage with these amazing non-profits.<br><br><strong>WHERE: <\/strong>Tampa Convention Center, Level 1 Foyer<br><strong>WHEN: <\/strong>Wednesday 20 MAY | 1500 &#8211; 1700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-181b0678\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f265a188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f265a188\" src=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54530347617_934691102e_k.jpg\" alt=\"SOF Week conference event with networking booths, attendees, and presentations at a large convention center, showcasing technology industry engagement and trade show activities.\" title=\"54530347617 934691102e k\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54530347617_934691102e_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54530347617_934691102e_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54530347617_934691102e_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54530347617_934691102e_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54530347617_934691102e_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications for the 2026 SOF Week SOF Community Corridor are now Closed! 14 JAN 26: Official notification to all applicants regarding acceptance status or deferral to future opportunities The SOF Community Corridor is a flagship feature of the SOF Week Exhibition, spotlighting the vital role non-profit organizations play in strengthening and sustaining the Special Operations &#8230; <a title=\"SOF Community Corridor\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/sof-community-corridor\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about SOF Community Corridor\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"SOF Community Corridor \u2013 Non-Profit Support & Events","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover the SOF Community Corridor: 40+ non-profits, special events, networking, and support for the SOF community at SOF Week.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1649","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1649"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110607,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1649\/revisions\/110607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}