Deadline: 27-Jan-21
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council has announced a Request for Proposals for 2021 Mental & Emotional Well-Being Grant program.
The YAC recognizes that youth empowerment and youth support is critical – as evidenced by the hundreds of youth projects they have supported in the last 30 years. While the grant-making cycle for the Youth Fund occurs twice a year, the impacts of COVID-19 and mental health in their community and youth made us pause to reflect on where their support could be most useful.
They are updating 2021 grantmaking program to be proactive and responsive in ensuring that youth have access to equitable mental health support services and are adding an additional grant round specific to supporting the mental & emotional well-being of youth community (i.e. healthy promotion, wellness, etc.; prevention & early intervention; crisis intervention & suicide prevention; treatment; recovery & peer support).
Grant proposals can focus on new or existing projects and programs (such as self-care, mindfulness, coping skills, suicide prevention, the de-stigmatization of mental health, awareness, peer support, etc.); they are also mindful that many activities may be taking place virtually.
Who will 2021 mental & emotional well-being grants fund?
- Non-profit organizations (including churches, schools, government agencies, and community groups with a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit status) may apply for grants for programs that benefit youth in Northwest Ottawa County.
- The YAC values projects that promote inclusiveness and work to build self-efficacy in their youth.
How to Apply
The application can be found here and includes the following questions:
- Program/Project Name;
- Requested Amount;
- Describe your program/project;
- Is this a new or existing program/project?
- Do you have any collaborative partners for this program/project?
- Briefly describe your project goals and timeline.
- How does this address Mental & Emotional Well-Being in youth?
- Briefly describe your target population. How will the youth be identified, selected, or recruited for participation in the project? How does the project engage diverse youth audiences?
- How will you prioritize needs with programming capacity?
- How has youth input and/or feedback informed the direction of your programming?
- How has the delivery of the program/project been impacted or changed with COVID-19? How are you ensuring that there is equitable access across diverse groups?
- What specific portion of the expenses listed in your budget (attached) would be paid for with this grant?
- If this proposal is not fully funded, will you carry out the project? If so, who are the other funders?
- Is there anything else about your project/program or organization they should know?
Required Attachments
- Program budget (list all expenses and income sources for your project; specify how requested grant funds will be used);
- Certified financial audit, a financial review or Form 990;
- Board List with Affiliations;
- Operating budget for the current fiscal year;
- Optional:
- Letter of Support;
- Annual Report.
For more information, visit https://ghacf.org/grants/types-of-grants/youth-fund/
