The Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Regional Grant Program, a partnership between Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company, seeks to support projects related to improving mental health for rural youth.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
State: Missouri
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/14/2024
Size of the Grant: $15,000 – $25,000
Details:
It is known that serious mental illness, adolescent depression, psychological distress and suicide are more prevalent in rural areas than urban. Unfortunately, it is also more difficult for children to access mental health care in rural communities because services are limited and there is a lack of public transportation.
To help address this serious issue, this year’s Coover Regional Youth Mental Health Grant Program will fund projects which support mental health initiatives for rural youth aged 0-21 years old. Funding priorities include:
- Increasing access to mental health services for rural youth aged 0-21 years old.
- The creation of new, sustainable mental health programs.
- The expansion of existing mental health programs.
- Mental health education for rural youth and their families.
- Professional mental health trainings for individuals engaged in youth-oriented programs and services.
Funding Information
The Coover Regional Youth Mental Health Grant Program will support up to $250,000 in projects, with a $15,000 – $25,000 range suggested for proposal consideration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible agencies must be nonprofit 501(c)3 or organizations with equivalent tax exempt status in good standing with the IRS.
- Eligible agencies (nonprofits, local government entities, or school districts) must serve in the CFO service area outside of Greene County.
- Eligible organizations (nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations) outside of Springfield and Greene County, but within the CFO service area, are encouraged to apply. This includes rural Missouri south of the Missouri River and outside the metro areas of St. Louis and Kansas City.
For more information, visit CFO.
