The Caring for Denver Foundation is seeking proposals for its Alternatives to Jail focus area, supporting a diversity of projects – from preventing people with substance misuse and mental health conditions from unnecessarily interacting with the justice system, to addressing needs in prison systems, to providing culturally responsive services based in community for those impacted by or leaving the criminal justice system.
Donor Name: Caring for Denver Foundation
State: Colorado
County: Denver County/city (CO)
Type of the Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/11/2022
Size of the Grant: $14.8 million
Details:
Focus Area: Alternatives to Jail
They aim to fund a diversity of projects – from preventing people with substance misuse and mental health conditions from unnecessarily interacting with law enforcement or other aspects of the justice system, to addressing mental health and substance misuse needs in jail or prison systems, to providing culturally responsive services based in community that promote mental health and address substance misuse for those impacted by or leaving the criminal justice system.
Priorities
They will prioritize funding for projects/ programs that address Denver’s mental health and substance misuse challenges in at least one of the areas below:
- Inclusive Access – These projects help people access care in ways that make sense for them, in places that feel comfortable, and at times that fit their schedules so that they are better able to participate, learn, build skills, and address mental health and substance misuse issues.
- Attention to Fit – These projects ensure that when people seek care, they feel understood, connected, and respected by those providing that care, primarily through offering culturally designed and matched care options. These projects also support the mental health and substance use needs of those providing the supports so that they can be at their best as they support others.
- Care Over Time – These projects help people experience care options that are consistent, dependable, integrated, and flexible even as needs change over time to reduce burden on those receiving care and ensure the right level of care at the right times. These projects are particularly important during transition times, including moving into or out of the criminal justice system.
Shared Impact Goals
Applicants will need to explain how their work will support at least one of these and, if possible, how they intend to measure their progress toward impact:
- Reduced substance misuse (including maintained healthy relationship with substances)
- Improved or maintained positive mental health (including reduced harm to self and others)
- Increased equity in mental health and substance misuse outcomes
- Reduced entry or recidivism into the criminal justice system for those experiencing mental health and substance misuse challenges
Funding Information
- The total amount available for all grant awards in this funding area is $14.8 million.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects and activities supported by Caring for Denver’s grantmaking must serve or support only residents of the City and County of Denver (“City”). Caring for Denver’s general definition of residency is derived from the State of Colorado Medical Services Board Rule 8.607.1(F) around Areas of Service. The following individuals will be considered City residents by Caring for Denver:
- An individual physically residing full time in the City
- An individual experiencing homelessness presenting in the City and intending to stay in the City
- An individual, under 21 years of age and in the custody of Denver Human Services (“DHS”)
- An individual, under 18 years of age and in primary legal and residency custody of a City resident
- A non-City resident who is placed in a mental health and/or substance abuse program while in a City Jail
Applicants can be any nonprofit organization designated by the IRS as tax-exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3), or under other sections of the U.S. tax code or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. If an organization does not have a 501(c)(3), has a pending 501(c)(3), is not in good standing, and/or does not have at least one year of tax returns, it will be required to work with a fiscal sponsor. Applicants may also be an Indian or Native American entity. Government-supported entities, including schools, museums, or libraries, and City and County of Denver or State of Colorado agencies are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Caring for Denver Foundation.
