The City of Appleton is pleased to announce the Mental Health, Community Wellness, and Violence Prevention Grant.
Donor Name: City of Appleton
State: Wisconsin
City: Appleton
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/13/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City of Appleton has allocated $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act, Coronavirus State, and Local Fiscal Recovery (ARPA/CSLFRF) one-time funding to address the gaps in programming and the negative impact on residents’ mental health caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Available Programs
- Mental Health Program
- Programs and services to support mental health impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Potential programs may include (if eligible activities):
- Prevention services and diversion programs, outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, crisis care, outreach to individuals not receiving treatment, and support for other harm reduction and long-term recovery initiatives
- Support for community-based programs around social connectedness, suicide prevention hotlines, peer support groups, and educational materials on mental health support
- Capacity building for organizations working in mental health, including staffing increases, pay increases, training, and professional development opportunities
- Programs and services to support mental health impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Potential programs may include (if eligible activities):
- Community Wellness Program
- Programs and services are designed to support capacity building for organizations working in community wellness, including staffing increases, pay increases, training, and professional development opportunities, to address disparities in these areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Violence Prevention Program
- Programs and services to support crime/violence prevention & reduction programs, gun violence prevention and reduction programs, especially those targeted toward mental health and reducing suicide-related gun deaths and injuries. Capacity building for organizations working in violence prevention/reduction, including staffing increases, pay increases, training, and professional development opportunities to address disparities in these areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding Information
Organizations can apply for more than one program to request a minimum of $250,000 in total.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Mental Health, Community Wellness, and Violence Prevention Grant, the following criteria must be met:
- 501(c)(3) & 501(c)19 Non-Profit Organizations
- Must be a licensed program/facility where applicable but not restricted
- Located in the City of Appleton and/or provides direct services to Appleton residents.
- In “Good Standing” or “Active” with the State of Wisconsin; no active violations with City of Appleton
- Must be in good standing with taxes, City bills, and obligations if applicable
- Programs serving disproportionately impacted communities and/or are located in Qualified Census tracts are encouraged.
- Must remain open for 2 years if approved for the grant.
- Must maintain separate business and personal bank accounts
- Must be registered in SAM.gov
- Must not be disbarred from receiving Federal funds.
For more information, visit City of Appleton.
