Education programs establish trusted and meaningful connections with families and set the stage for children to continue making grade-level progress. CodeVA leads childrens programs at all six public housing sites in the city to provide equitable access to CS and STEM learning for elementary- to middle-school students. The longevity project convenes and coordinates elders, community members, professionals, and organizations working toward longevity equity. 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 The CVHS-Petersburg Recovery Center supports young adults, ages 18 and older, who are patients in the substance use disorders (SUD) recovery program. 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA, 93940. Waymakers supports immigrant families by providing culturally responsive programs that address their needs in the areas of food, health, education, finances, art and culture. PHA preserves and strengthens the areas economic vitality, attractiveness and competitiveness by helping communities in the Richmond region develop affordable housing opportunities. Grant recipient: The Chicago Urban League (the League) works for economic, educational and social progress for African Americans and promotes strong, sustainable communities through advocacy, collaboration and innovation. This award supports Henrico County Public School students, families, and/or teachers through special projects identified as opportunities by the superintendent. $100,000 to The Center for Black Excellence and Culture toward the capital campaign for the Center, which will showcase Black art, history and innovation, and provide leadership development for all ages. Virginia Community Capital - $50,000 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. The Pediatric Therapy program works with children to develop gross motor, fine motor, communication, social and problem-solving skills. The Mariners invest in efforts that focus on long-term, systems-level change; preference will be given to initiatives engaged in research and advocacy. WebFY23 Community Impact Grant Program Overview. $25,000 for a 2:1 challenge grant to help strengthen the Pinney Library Endowment Fund and increase its long-terms financial stability. St. Joseph's Villa - $40,000 ChildSavers supports the guidance our community's children through life's critical moments with trauma-informed mental health and child development services. Critical home repairs restore existing homes to safety for homeowners in Powhatan who do not have the resources for repairs or relocation. $69,000 for Census Outreach to people in vulnerable communities to help ensure that the counts for Dane County are as accurate as possible. $30,000 to celebrate Forward Theaters 10th anniversary season by helping them grow the theaters mainstage season from three productions to four, and adding leadership capacity and staffing to sustain that growth, $50,000 to support Madison Public Schools Alumni Network to bring together former and current students, staff, teachers, and families from around the country, building relationships and networks, $40,000 for a full-time Volunteer Coordinator position and the creation of the Zoo Teen Leadership Development Program with participants from a diverse cross section of our community, $37,500 to expand the Race to Equity Projects Community Ambassador program, recruiting and training a new cohort of neighborhood leaders to advocate for and achieve significant disparity reduction within our county, Grassroots leadership and community engagement are at the heart of the Community Ambassadors project and Madison Community Foundation is proud to support the expansion and sustainability of this important work. 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 Half of this grant is for capital costs and half is a 1:2 endowment challenge match. RVA Rapid Transit- $25,000 In December 2022, Madison Community Foundation (MCF) announced $697,500 in grants to 12 nonprofits throughout the Madison area. The committee is trained for their year-long role which involves reviewing written applications, meeting with applicants and serving as a champion for selected grantees through the life of the grant. WebMade possible by donor established funds, the Community Foundation's Community Impact grants are awarded through a competitive process and support local nonprofits whose strategies and outcomes align with the Foundations four focus areas: community vibrancy, economic prosperity, educational success, and health and wellness. Our Call 831.375.9712 Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 PM. ART 180 gives Richmond youth, especially those from under-resourced schools, the opportunity to express themselves through art and share stories with others. Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc. - $75,000 $50,000 to purchase The Book Reading Bus to deliver books and educational materials to low-income neighborhoods, community centers, shelters, libraries, and festivals throughout Dane County. YWCA Richmond - $50,000 This 1:3 challenge grant will build development infrastructure, hire and train new staff and ensure sustainability of the organizations many community programs. $10,000 to support students of color as they prepare for, apply to, and enroll in a historically black college or university. Community-based advocacy and fitness programs make the Richmond region a safer, healthier, and more sustainable place to live and work. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and funding decisions are typically completed Daniel started covering Pearland City Council, Pearland ISD and Brazoria County for Community Impact in October 2022. CFBMC will be responsible for the selection and administration of grants. Hanover Education Foundation - $25,000 Community Health Workers provide services for residents of the Creighton Court public housing community and Latino communities around the Southwood Apartments. Chicago Urban League, IL. $40,000 to Madison Reading Projectfor the purchase of a larger, climate-controlled, lift-equipped Big Red Reading Bus, more than doubling its outreach and free book distribution across Dane County. Connecticut Foodshare is pleased to release this grant funding opportunity to support food assistance programs in its network. Through Community Grants of up to $10,000 and Impact Grants of up to $25,000, we are proud to help the Island community meet long-standing needs and create systemic change. MBL Foundation - $25,000 The $1 million Seattle Mariners Community Impact Grant program was announced July 2020 as part of a broad set of commitments to advance social justice and racial equity. Grant recipient: The Chicago Urban League (the League) works for economic, educational and social progress for $100,000 to Goodman Community Centers building and expansion project to reduce over-crowding and serve more residents. Better Housing Coalition provides affordable housing and access to community resources for those living below the poverty level. Mentor Virginia - $15,000 WebCommunity Impact Grants to award to county civic/neighborhood associations or community-based organizations that are incorporated as 501 (c)3 entities. F: (804) 330-5992 With Project Solis, West High Green Club and the Madison school district plan to integrate solar energy use into the schools science curriculum, using computer-based monitoring and student research. The Foundation welcomes grant applications from nonprofit organizations which benefit LaGrange County, or its citizens. This award supports Richmond Public School students, families, and/or teachers through special projects identified as opportunities by the superintendent. $50,000 to One City Schools to secure space for the expanding One City Elementary School, a tuition-free public charter school working to bridge the achievement gap in education, currently serving children in 4K through 2nd grade. Donate by 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. VPM works for the advancement of equity in early childhood education in our communities. Donate by Phone. WebThe Learning & Community Impact Grants Manager will provide contract, grantmaking and operational management to assigned participatory grantmaking programs. Emergency shelter combined with case management works to move residents into permanent housing as quickly as possible and meet immediate needs of clients. Community Foundation for a greater Richmond. WebIf awarded a Community Impact Grant, recipient nonprofit organizations will need to provide at minimum the following documentation: W-9 ACH agreement (provided upon grant award) 990 EZ or 990 of fiscal sponsor Current list of board members Signed Verification of Good Legal Standing (provided upon grant award) PREVIOUS CIG AWARDEES FALL WebSeattle Mariners Community Impact Grants: Focus Areas 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. Communities In Schools of Chesterfield - $50,000 While the grant agreement will define the required components of grant evaluations, the following items are generally included in the grant reports: Frequently, the Community Foundations program staff will visit the grant site to check on progress or experience the project in action. $30,000 to Kanopy Dance Theatre to help fund the Kanopy Center for Modern and Contemporary Dance, which will incorporate state of the art equipment to support virtual learning, collaboration and performances. To do so, we will support efforts that: Baseball, softball, and other forms of physical activity have many benefits for young people. WebCommunity Impact Grants allow organizations in Dunn County to meet critical needs and opportunities, while setting measurable objectives to demonstrate impact. Awarding grants to Vineyard non-profits has been at the core of our mission since 1982. Nature-based programming enhances learning for students at under-resourced schools. Together for Early School Success provides teachers, families, and children in preschool through first grade with high-quality, sustained learning opportunities for early academic success. WebCommunity Impact Grants. VPM - $20,000 2. The workforce development program serves high school students and young adults in the East End of Richmond by preparing them for a variety of work experiences. The Emergency/Transitional Housing program provides temporary housing for citizens returning to our communities from incarceration. Site coordinators weave supports around at-risk students and work with community partners to create access to resources that help students overcome barriers to achievement. In December 2022, Madison Community Foundation (MCF) announced $697,500 in grants to 12 nonprofits throughout the Madison area. The Foundations board of directors recently approved $1.2 million in community impact grants to 23 nonprofit organizations in the two-county region. $75,000 to Rooted WI to increase staffing and strengthen their communications strategy to improve visibility, access, engagement and overall donor retention. The Music Makers program creates opportunities for more children to participate in Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra. $45,000 capacity-building grant to help build the foundations financial stability by hiring staff and building operational infrastructure. Youth partnership programs provide K-12 youth with fun, in-depth arts education and mentoring opportunities. $30,000 to move forward on five initiatives: equitable access for all children, establishing a Nature Preschool and a mobile Nature Cart, integrating climate change education across programming, and ensuring long-term organizational vitality, The generous support of MCF will engage more children with nature, empowering them with the numerous physical, emotional, cognitive, academic, and transcendental benefits a connection to the natural world provides. Michael Strigel, President and Executive Director, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, $30,000 for a new library and community center that will be integral to the quality of life for residents by combining traditional library services and community gathering spaces, $20,000 for a 1:1 challenge grant to increase communication and fund development staff, building internal infrastructure to further Centros ambitious programming goals, $30,000 to grow and sustain The Big Share, an online giving day that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for nearly 70 member nonprofits, $30,000 will enable CTM to significantly grow their support base of donors to increase funding for production and education programs, development staff time and capacity, a donor base for an imminent capital campaign, $15,000 to build DAMAs capacity by funding high-quality, permanent equipment and expand their reach into more rural Dane County communities. HumanKind - $35,000 Grant funding is designed to support a broad range of community needs such as arts and culture, social and health services, education, recreation, beautification and preservation, animal welfare, the environment, and community development opportunities. Invest in organizations, coalitions, and efforts that prioritize systemic approaches to create and accelerate equitable outcomes for BIPOC communities. Eligible applicants must be located WebOne of the ways the DCF is building opportunity and advancing equity for all in Delaware is through our Community Impact Grants. Urban League works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in Greater Richmond. The Deaf Mentor Pilot Program supports families with deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to ages six and beyond. Sportable - $20,000 The CVHS-Petersburg Recovery Center supports young adults, ages 18 and older, who are patients in the substance use disorders (SUD) recovery program. The Ways to Work and Financial Opportunity Center supports low-income and credit-challenged individuals as they deal with immediate financial crises/lack of transportation. The pandemic has exposed and deepened longstanding disparities in our communities, making them impossible to ignore. Preference will be given to efforts leveraging research and advocacy as key elements of systemic change work, and those led by and primarily serving BIPOC communities. (Includes second installment of two-year, $1 million grant.). Promotion and understanding of Black history in Virginia provides educational resources, services, and opportunities for Richmond residents, visitors, and youth. Small organizations do big things and are incredibly valuable in our community. RPS Education Foundation provides enrichment programs and college scholarships for students, supports professional development for teachers, and increases student participation in extracurricular programs. The Next Move Program - $25,000 Founded in 1916, the League is one of the nations oldest and largest $75,000 (3-year, $25,000) for a partnership with the new Madison College on the south side to increase English language skills for low-income, adult immigrants and connect them to opportunities for high school completion, career advising, and workforce training. $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. Sportable supports youth, in pre-school through 12th grade, with physical disabilities and visual impairments who primarily live in the Greater Richmond region. Attention: Monterey County Storm Relief Fund. Greater Richmond Fit4Kids - $25,000 WebCommunity Impact Grants are intended for large-scale, community-initiated park improvement projects from $5,000 and up. VCU's School of Education: Minority Educator Recruitment, Retention and Equity Center/RTR Petersburg works to recruit, support, and retain educators of color. Analysis and advocacy develops and champions policies and practices that positively impact the health and well-being of Virginias children and families. 3. $60,000 to Madison Childrens Museum to expand the Wonderground outdoor playground to include more complex play experiences for older children and additional accessible experiences for visitors with limited mobility. The Golden Civic Foundations Community Impact Grants fund measurable strategies to make a positive impact on the quality of life and create a better future for residents in our The Gleaning Network coordinates volunteers, growers, and distribution agencies to salvage food in support of Richmond residents. WebCommunity Impact Grants: 1. The advancement of high-quality mentoring relationships empower, elevate, and encourage young people. WebThe Community Impact Grant is our signature Canadian giving program. Mail a check: Community Foundation for Monterey County. 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA, 93940. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond - $40,000 These funds were Email Us, Under the Improving Health & Wellbeing Strand, grants of 25,000 to 50,000 are available to eligible organisations for strategic and impactful projects that help improve outcomes for children at a national and/or local level.. 1. The READ Center - $25,000 WebCommunity Impact Grants to award to county civic/neighborhood associations or community-based organizations that are incorporated as 501 (c)3 entities. HOME of VA works to tackle systemically divisive housing practices through fair housing enforcement and research, advocacy, and statewide policy work. $15,000 for the Mann Scholars Program to develop a strategic fundraising plan for sustained financial support of the Program to ensure continued ability to provide support to African American high school students in the Madison Metropolitan School District. CIS Richmond will support 21,000 students over 40 sites, with a particular focus on the expanding mental health needs of students. Housing Families First serves families facing homelessness by providing a path to a permanent home through emergency shelter and rapid rehousing. Legal Aid Justice Center - $30,000 WebCommunity Impact Grants Since 1972, the Community Foundation has powered nonprofit services and solutions that elevate our areas people, places and possibilities. Assisting Families of Inmates - $20,000 Sports Backers - $25,000 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Inc. - $25,000 Homeward provides system support for homelessness services through the collaboration, coordination, and cooperation of regional resources and services. James River Association- $25,000 Grants awarded in this category aim to ensure that the regions resources are sustainable, and its residents are economically stable and secure. Communities In Schools of Richmond- $100,000 $30,000 over two years to Black Girl Magic Educational Services to develop a mentor program in schools focused on supporting identity development, leadership skills, cultural representation and mental health awareness for Black girls. Feed More - $30,000 Organizations that received a Community Impact Grant in the most recent grant year may apply, but preference will be given to organizations that have not recently received funding from the Foundation. 3409 Moore Street We administer the grants under the auspices of $25,000 to the Friends of San Damiano to begin the conceptual planning process expected to engage at least 5,000 residents from a wide variety of community groups to develop the San Damiano property on Lake Monona into a sustainable public asset. The Quick Start to Employment program serves individuals enrolled in the REAL LIFE program who are seeking meaningful employment and financial independence. VCV provides community engagement through RVA Thrives, and training/coaching through Community Voice Blueprint. Income from the Foundations unrestricted funds are awarded through the Community Impact Grant program. Community Impact Grants 2023 GRANT GUIDELINES Articulates a well-defined need with The Center of Hope will create more shelter capacity and space to include collaborative partners in permanent housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness. $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. James House provides advocacy, support, and education for people impacted by sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse/neglect in the Tri-Cities area. College access programs support high school students in Richmond and the surrounding counties. The Milk and Cookies Children's Program offers school-based small group support services designed specifically for children who have an incarcerated parent. Their gifts large and small collectively provide MCF the capacity to make meaningful grants to these organizations.. document.write(" ") 3. Grants | Community Impact Grants. We're proud to support these organizations as $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.