Deadline: 9-Dec-20
The San Diego Foundation and The WD-40 Memory Making Fund invite nonprofits receiving this request for proposal to apply for the Advancing Health and Equity Grant to improve health and mental well-being, and address health inequities for low-income San Diegans through improved access and raised awareness for supportive services and resources.
The WD-40 Memory Making Fund is a donor-advised fund at The San Diego Foundation.
Focus Areas
For this grant cycle, The WD-40 Memory Making Fund seeks to support San Diego nonprofits focused on promoting the wellness, health, and protection of San Diegans via support to the following areas:
- Strong, Healthy Starts: The Support for young children ages 0-5 and their families to increase and expand access to health and mental/behavioural health services.
- Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Trauma: Expand access and support for prevention, intervention, and recovery for survivors of domestic abuse and child abuse. Support children, families and adult individuals who have experienced trauma, including foster youth.
- Social Justice and Social Determinants of Health: Support children and families through a strategy that addresses social determinants of health in the delivery of care and takes historic inequities into account when providing services. Services can include those that support family-strengthening efforts, safety, and healthcare.
Funding Information
- The grants will range from $15,000 minimum to $40,000 maximum, with the potential opportunity for multiyear funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have a Gold level or higher certified profile on Guide Star.
- The program must serve persons or populations within San Diego County.
- The San Diego Foundation will not fund endowments, existing obligations/debt, scholarships, or projects that promote religious or political doctrines.
- The program must work to expand care for low-to-moderate-income communities and/or populations experiencing health disparities or negative social determinants of health.
Recommendations
- The program must serve low-to-moderate income communities and/or populations experiencing health disparities or negative social determinants of health.
- Clearly articulate a strategy for project success.
- Show potential for community impact.
- Exhibit organizational strength, past performance, and strong community partnerships.
- Demonstrate ability to connect authentically with the community served.
Timeline
- October 2020: Request For Proposal released;
- December 9, 2020: Proposals are due;
- February 2021: Finalists are notified;
- March 2021: Finalists are asked to participate in a virtual site visit/video call;
- July 2021: Grantees are announced.
For more information, visit https://www.sdfoundation.org/grantseekers/apply-for-assistance/