Education programs establish trusted and meaningful connections with families and set the stage for children to continue making grade-level progress. $20,000 for the merger of Arts + Literature Laboratory and Greater Madison Jazz Consortium. $20,000 to expand a successful high school program that provides volunteer opportunities to build affordable housing resulting in dual high school/college credit. Urban Baby Beginnings increases professional and paraprofessional health access, provides social support, and addresses systemic barriers to reduce adverse outcomes and isolation experienced by families of color during the prenatal, postpartum, and early. The Gleaning Network coordinates volunteers, growers, and distribution agencies to salvage food in support of Richmond residents. CodeVA - $25,000 $69,000 for Census Outreach to people in vulnerable communities to help ensure that the counts for Dane County are as accurate as possible. A portfolio of emergency grants, microloans, and additional financial counseling support small businesses as part of MBL's Small Business Capital Access Program. $20,000 2:1 matching grant to Dane County Library Services to help fund the Ripple Intern Program to recruit, train and employ youth of color in paid internships with Dane County libraries. REAL LIFE - $25,000 Since the program began, grants have been awarded to Neighborhood Planning Units and the Atlanta Planning Advisory WebCommunity Impact Grant Program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations in Burnett, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties for programs impacting the health, education, and financial stability of local residents. The Teaspoons Bakery provides a life skills and employment training program for young adults with developmental disabilities. Forward Theater's production of "I and You" featured talented young artists Chantae Miller and Alistair Sewell. Preference will be given to efforts leveraging research and advocacy as key elements of systemic change work, and those led by and primarily serving BIPOC communities. Connecticut Foodshare is pleased to release this grant funding opportunity to support food assistance programs in its network. Waymakers supports immigrant families by providing culturally responsive programs that address their needs in the areas of food, health, education, finances, art and culture. $75,000 (3-year, $25,000) for a partnership with the new Madison College on the south side to increase English language skills for low-income, adult immigrants and connect them to opportunities for high school completion, career advising, and workforce training. The Creative Workforce Innovation Initiative introduces youth and young adults to the arts (filmmaking in particular), teaching them technical skills for careers in the industry and connecting them with jobs in the field. Income-based home ownership, critical home repairs, and affordable rentals enable families to secure safe, healthy, affordable homes. Maymont- $20,000 Local Initiatives Support Corporation - $25,000 The Community Impact Grants were launched in 2020 as part of the Seattle Mariners commitments to advance racial equity and social justice, investing in programs and organizations addressing the causes of racial, social, and economic inequity. Priority is given to the support of Rebuilding Together provides free home repair and modification services to low-income homeowners, including seniors unable to repair homes independently. WebD onate Now. These organizations are building new programs, new staff, new facilities. said Tom Linfield, MCFs Vice President of Community Impact. $30,000 over two years to Black Girl Magic Educational Services to develop a mentor program in schools focused on supporting identity development, leadership skills, cultural representation and mental health awareness for Black girls. Birth in Color RVA Foundation - $20,000 2. HomeAgain - $30,000 Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc. Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, Southside Community Development and Housing, The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation, GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.). Southside Community Development and Housing - $30,000 $25,000 for a 2:1 challenge grant to help strengthen the Pinney Library Endowment Fund and increase its long-terms financial stability. Check out our Neighborhood Grants for smaller projects. The Center of Hope will create more shelter capacity and space to include collaborative partners in permanent housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness. Feed More - $30,000 CIS Richmond will support 21,000 students over 40 sites, with a particular focus on the expanding mental health needs of students. The Science of Wisconsins Environment will be featured in a new youth publication to help other groups adopt Free Press extended-day models. The Richmond Housing Outreach program provides legal representation and education to prevent eviction of low-income, elderly and disabled people at no cost. The workforce development program serves high school students and young adults in the East End of Richmond by preparing them for a variety of work experiences.