Community Wellness Grant RFP

Deadlines

Applications for 2024 are being accepted now through April 5, at 5:00 p.m. Click on the application link below to apply today!

Funding Applications

Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) periodically offers a funding opportunity for the development of new, and continuation of current, youth programs that address social factors such as education, poverty and lack of family supports that undermine physical and mental wellness.

Download the 2024 Application 

The deadline for related questions is March 24 at 5:00 p.m. Questions can be sent to the Manager of Resource Development.

Background And Intent

The goal of this RFP is to seek grantees to develop and/or continue, programs that promote resiliency and offer youth positive socio-emotional and/or educational experiences. According to Search Institute research, “Out-of-School Time” (OST) programs focused on activities such as, mentoring, athletics, the arts, academic support, and life skills positively impact youth development. Funded program activities will align with the one or more of the 40 Developmental Assets identified by Search Institute in the Developmental Assets Framework for Adolescents, Middle Childhood, Children Grades K-3 and/or Early Childhood.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include Stark County based 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. Please note that previous applicants are not eligible to receive the award for two consecutive years. Programming needs to have the ability to be implemented during ongoing COVID restrictions if necessary.

Funding Timeframe

Applicants may apply for up to $2,500 for this one time, 6-month funding opportunity beginning May 1 and ending November 30. Funding is available for up to two awards.

Permissible Use Of Funds

Funds may be expended on staff time, facilities, supplies, consultants and other expenses related to planning and implementing the program.

Conditions Of Award And Assurances

The applicant must accept all conditions of award and assurances to be eligible. A signed copy of the Grantee Assurances must be included in the application submission.

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