The Community Leadership Partners, a giving circle of Hampton Roads Community Foundation, is pleased to offer this opportunity to apply for grant funding to facilitate early intervention, rapid response, and expedited access to mental health services in South Hampton Roads.
Donor Name: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County (VA) Northampton County (VA) and Isle of Wight County (VA)
City: Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 to $25,000
Details:
The Community Leadership Partners, a giving circle of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, is a vibrant group of philanthropists of all ages who enjoy learning about community needs and combining their resources to tackle them.
Focus Area
- In 2023, the Community Leadership Partners will fund 501(c) (3) nonprofit public charities with impactful and practical programs that support mental health services.
- Grant applications should explain how the program for which funding is sought addresses the priority impact area of mental health services. Programs should facilitate early intervention, rapid response, and expedited access to mental health services. Programs should also encourage peer support, socialization opportunities, and family and community support. Preference will be given to organizations requesting support for a program specifically dedicated to supporting mental health services.
Funding Information
The Community Leadership Partners anticipate awarding one time grants in the range of $2,500 to $25,000.
Eligible Programs
- Suicide prevention and other harm reduction strategies
- Early intervention services for persons affected by mental health disorders
- Community health initiatives and resources designed to increase awareness, early recognition, and active intervention for mental health issues
- Community health initiatives and resources designed to decrease stigma for individuals accessing mental health support
- Peer support led by a trained and certified coach or specialist
- Systems (or service or program) access, information, navigation, and referral
- Professional development and capacity-building to facilitate the above programs and services, including PRS, CPRS, and NCPRSS.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community Leadership Partners will accept grant applications from nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity organizations that meet the Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s eligibility requirements and provide program services to serve clients within any of the five major cities of South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, or Virginia Beach).
- Organizations must have at least three board members excluding the Executive Director, President, or CEO of the organization. Organizations must have an established track record of service and at least two years of uninterrupted nonprofit status with the IRS since at least April 1, 2021, as evidenced by the filing of a full IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N. Organizations that file a 990-EZ or 990-N must also submit a profit and loss statement that includes the organization’s revenues and expenses for 2022.
- Organizations that have a current HRCF grant may apply for this opportunity. Applying for this grant will not impact the organization’s ability to apply for a Community Grant, Special Interest Grant, or any other grant program at HRCF for which it is otherwise eligible.
For more information, visit HRCF.
