Annually, the DCF awards over $600,000 Birth in Color RVA Foundation supports families of color so they can help meet their pregnancy and parenthood needs. College access programs support high school students in Richmond and the surrounding counties. Grants are made to specific projects that make a positive and sustained impact on the community, by benefiting youth, vulnerable and under-represented people or by supporting our communities' unique cultural programs. Invest in organizations, coalitions, and efforts that prioritize systemic approaches to create and accelerate equitable outcomes for BIPOC communities. SPARC provides transformational high-quality performance arts education and creative youth development programs. $25,000 to Omega School to pilot an educational pathway project that supports completion of a GED and matriculation at Madison College. The 2023 Community Impact Grant Program (CIG) is funded by the Department of City Planning to assist NPUs in their efforts to improve their neighborhoods and the City as a whole. Habitat for Humanity Powhatan- $40,000 The longevity project convenes and coordinates elders, community members, professionals, and organizations working toward longevity equity. Mechanics of FAITH provides vehicle repairs for individuals referred to the organization by community partners including Network2WorkRVA. Intensive home and community-based services work to achieve an equitable, resilient community where families and individuals are living a healthy, meaningful life. $20,000 for Let the Community Shine, which will celebrate both the WCOs 60th anniversary and Maestro Andrew Sewells 20th season as artistic director by pursuing new artist partnerships and expanding the number of youth participating in WCO programs. MWCLT creates homes that are sold to qualified buyers while retaining ownership of the land beneath the houses, allowing the home to be sold below market value. The Explorers Program provides 3rd to 5th graders from 14 under-resourced schools with outdoor, nature-based science lessons that enrich the SOL curriculum. WebThe Learning & Community Impact Grants Manager will provide contract, grantmaking and operational management to assigned participatory grantmaking programs. Donate by Phone. VCV provides community engagement through RVA Thrives, and training/coaching through Community Voice Blueprint. The Gleaning Network coordinates volunteers, growers, and distribution agencies to salvage food in support of Richmond residents. Grants | Community Impact Grants. Collectively, the Foundation will provide over $8.94 million in grants and scholarships in its 2015-2016 fiscal year. Through the Community Impact Grants, the Seattle Mariners Care Foundation seeks to help communities across Washington and Oregon, increase positive health outcomes for youth and accelerate equitable outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. WebThe LOI must strategically align with our core areas of focus, which include: food access, nutrition education, cooking skills, healthy and active lifestyles, and select urban agricultural programs that have a clear community focus and develop entrepreneurial skills to help individuals participate in the farm-to-fork economy. WebThe Community Impact Grant process allows United Way funds to be awarded to programs that positively impact the issues that will make long-lasting change. Priority is given to the support of $35,000 to the Deerfield Community Center to install a solar energy system for its Food Pantry and Senior Center, lowering heating and controlling costs while also increasing safety for senior visitors by providing a covered walkway into the building. Aldo Leopold Nature Center is a community treasure and wonderland for children of all ages. All applicants have been notified of their status. Local and state advocacy amplifies the voices of those most impacted by education policy decisions. WebThe LOI must strategically align with our core areas of focus, which include: food access, nutrition education, cooking skills, healthy and active lifestyles, and select urban The Trauma-Informed Community Network supports professionals in the Greater Richmond region who treat and care for individuals who have experienced trauma. WebThe Community Impact Grants were launched in 2020 as part of the Seattle Mariners commitments to advance racial equity and social justice, investing in programs and Made possible by donor established funds, the Community Foundation'sCommunity Impact grantsare awarded througha competitive process and support local nonprofits whose strategies and outcomes align with the Foundations four focus areas:community vibrancy,economic prosperity,educational success, andhealth and wellness. We are even more inspired and committed now to spearheading sustainability initiatives and promoting awareness of pressing environmental challenges facing Madison and our world." $100,000 to the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestrafor its capital campaign to construct a new 40,000 square foot youth music center on East Washington Avenue. In December 2022, Madison Community Foundation (MCF) announced $697,500 in grants to 12 nonprofits throughout the Madison area. This award supports Chesterfield County Public School students, families, and/or teachers through special projects identified as opportunities by the superintendent. WebOur Community Impact granting cycles are: Youth and Education This granting area includes the variety of all programs and projects which provide an educational foundation for success in achieving ones fullest physical, emotional, and intellectual potential. The overall grant making criteria and application process are the same for each of these grants and are detailed below. $25,000 to support a key component of SSFPs 25th year of writing, publishing, and sparking academic success. The Fresh Start program provides transitional housing and case management to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Greater Richmond area. Homeward - $50,000 Impact grants may be awarded to religious organizations for programs that are non-proselytizing and do not promote religious doctrine or instruction. Mechanics of FAITH- $25,000 $27,000 to launch The 100 Scholars Process, a support network of educators, tutors, corporate, adult and peer mentors, and the dedicated membership of 100 Black Men of Madison, for students who have demonstrated or are capable of high achievement in academic, leadership, and creativity. $15,000 to create a strategic development plan to expand Kanopys fundraising, teaching and performance. Henrico Education Foundation supports teacher recruitment and retention through sustained, high-quality training and support. 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA, 93940. Before grant funding is available, the grantee and the Community Foundation will execute a grant agreement. For more information on available Community Impact Grant funding contact the United Way office at 479-782-1311. else { // covers JScript from 1900 thru 1999 and JavaScript until 3899 Rebuilding Together provides free home repair and modification services to low-income homeowners, including seniors unable to repair homes independently. ReWork Richmond - $25,000 Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation - $25,000 ChildSavers - $50,000 ACTS provides funds and linkages to community resources to individuals and families who are at risk of losing their housing due to temporary financial hardship. Senior Connections, CAAA - $15,000 $30,000 to the Simpson Street Free Press, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary by hiring six additional teen editors. Since the program began, grants have been awarded to Neighborhood Planning Units and the Atlanta Planning Advisory Hanover Habitat for Humanity - $30,000 Sportable supports youth, in pre-school through 12th grade, with physical disabilities and visual impairments who primarily live in the Greater Richmond region. A portfolio of emergency grants, microloans, and additional financial counseling support small businesses as part of MBL's Small Business Capital Access Program. Neighborhood Resource Center - $35,000 Goodman Love & Legacy Campaign to support community events Email Us, Circles RVA - $15,000 var thisyear = today.getYear(); // varies in JavaScript and JScript Southside Community Development and Housing - $30,000 The following should be included: The organizations IRS Letter of Determination should be included with the Letter of Intent, along with the organizations official non-discrimination policy. WebCommunity Impact Grants are intended for large-scale, community-initiated park improvement projects from $5,000 and up. Feed More - $30,000 St. James's Children's Center - $20,000 Our The Sprout School provides full-day, full-year, high-quality, and affordable early childhood education and infant care to families in the Greater Richmond region. $100,000 to Urban Triage to build their endowment. MBL Foundation - $25,000 Community Impact grants are made possible by donors who support the Community Impact Fund, MCF's competitive grantmaking program. Virginia Community Capital - $50,000 LISC make high-quality, affordable housing available to low-income and vulnerable residents through affordable housing development and preservation. WebCommunity Impact Grants CJP is pleased to share four Community Impact Grant (CIG) funds, designed to support organizations in enhancing the well-being and vibrancy The Society of St. Andrew - $15,000 Support will be provided to organizations, coalitions, and efforts responding to the issues most crucial for ensuring that everyone, especially BIPOC communities, have equal opportunity to thrive. All donations to the Monterey County Storm Relief Fund are tax deductible. While many of the charitable funds established at the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. have been either designated for a specific purpose or are otherwise restricted in their distribution, the Foundation has developed a pool of several unrestricted funds. Madison Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) community trust. This award supports Henrico County Public School students, families, and/or teachers through special projects identified as opportunities by the superintendent. Post secondary financial aid advising supports students in nine of the Richmond region's public high schools. Sitemap | Conditions & Policies, Amandla Fund for Economic and Racial Justice, R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership. WebDistrict and Club Community Impact Grants Through the District & Club Community Impact Grants program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level. JRA utilizes a comprehensive approach to solving systemic problems facing our waters and fosters opportunities for the community to engage with the James River. Community Collaboration Grants provide organizations with training and technical assistance to address health inequities stemming from the social determinants of health. To be eligible, organizations must be led by the community impacted by the inequities and face high health equity needs in their community. $15,000 for an innovative vocational training program to prepare people with Down syndrome for employment and independence. Oakwood Arts - $25,000