Decolonizing Wealth Project is excited to launch a new culturally responsive care fund focused on supporting and expanding mental health care for youth in the United States, prioritizing access for LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color.
Donor Name: Decolonizing Wealth Project
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Types of Grants
There are two grant types organizations can apply for:
- Anchor Grants: General operating support grants ranging from $100,000-$250,000 for youth mental health organizations or projects that have been operating for 5 years or more with organizational budgets over $2,000,000.
- Opportunity Grants: 1) General operating support grants ranging from $30,000– $100,000 for organizations or projects that have been operating for less than 5 years; or 2) Project-specific grants for new innovative solutions, pilots, convenings, one-time special opportunities, etc.
Fund Priorities: Culturally Responsive Care
Decolonizing Wealth Project seeks to nurture healing, belonging, and empowerment for youth. They will prioritize initiatives that are community-led or engage young people directly in decision-making processes and efforts. Examples of meaningful youth leadership may be in staffing, youth steering committees, youth boards, and processes that generate regular feedback from youth. An external, intergenerational Advisory Committee will review every eligible application.
Uses of Funds
- Most funding is general operating support; Some Opportunity Grants may be project-specific. All funding must be used for charitable purposes in alignment with the goals of the fund.
- General operating support funds may be used for advocacy, direct service, or other organizational priorities such as staffing, travel, supplies, etc.
- Grant funds may not be used for subsidies or regranting to other organizations.
- Qualifying organizations are only eligible for one grant per organization.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and Federally Recognized Native American Tribes are eligible. Non-Federally Recognized Tribes are eligible to apply under a 501(c)(3) organization. Fiscally-sponsored projects under a 501(c)(3) entity are eligible.
- Private non-operating foundations and individuals are not eligible.
- U.S.-based organizations only.
- They value representative leadership and encourage organizations with leadership from BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities to apply.
- Proposals demonstrating youth engagement and voice in strategy and program development will be prioritized. Organizations should have a track record of supporting youth from a variety of backgrounds, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+.
For more information, visit Decolonizing Wealth Project.
