The Cambridge Public Health Department is pleased to sponsor 5 mini grants for $2000 to promote wellness in youth.
Donor Name: Cambridge Public Health Department
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This funding is intended to support initiatives in Cambridge that promote youth wellness, with a focus on youth aged 12-18. Initiatives can be built around creating new practices in youth centers, arts programs and community organizations, and/or could promote greater use of existing local resources.
Benefits
The Cambridge Public Health Department will provide:
- $2000 grants to cover project expenses.
- Technical assistance for the planning of proposed activity, if requested.
- Assistance with publicity, as appropriate.
Funding Information
$2000 Mini-Grants Available (5 Grants) for Initiatives Promoting Youth Mental Wellness in Cambridge
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations serving Cambridge youth aged 12-18.
- Cambridge-based employers, businesses, non-profits, and community organizations.
- Multiple applications are allowed from the same organization provided they are distinct projects and submitted by different staff members (ex: applications submitted by two different teachers at the same school).
- You must have a fiscal agent who is a registered non-profit organization.
- Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
- Promotion of supporting wellness of youth aged 12-18.
- Overall quality of proposal, including timeliness of submission and adherence to instructions.
- Evidence of collaboration and/or community engagement.
- ▪ Creation of practices that are sustainable, meaning there is potential to continue beyond the grant funding.
- Organizations that have received funding in past years may reapply: 1) if they propose new projects or 2) up to 3 consecutive years if they propose new ideas to build on the success of their previously funded project.
- Potential for other funding sources.
For more information, visit CPHD.
