The St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF), in partnership with its ten Affiliates, announces the Vibrant Communities spring grant program addressing mental health needs. The grant program will fund both …
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The St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF), in partnership with its ten Affiliates, announces the Vibrant Communities spring grant program addressing mental health needs. The grant program will fund both crisis intervention and efforts that prevent mental illness and encourage resiliency. Approximately $110,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations serving the communities of the SCVF's ten Affiliates.
For several years, qualitative and quantitative health data has identified mental health and substance abuse as priority issues throughout SCVF's service area. Increased isolation and stress due to COVID-19 has exacerbated what was already a significant concern. “As we all look to get to the other side of this pandemic it has become clear that, for many, mental health issues will be a serious residual effect of COVID-19” noted SCVF President, Heather Logelin. “The SCVF and our Affiliates are honored to support the important work of area nonprofits addressing the mental health needs of our communities.”
Funds for this collaborative effort were made available through SCVF's recent endowment campaign, which provides unrestricted dollars to respond to current and emerging community needs. The Vibrant Communities endowed fund will remain current and flexible – forever. Each year, based on an analysis of data, the SCVF and its Affiliates will determine a focus for those unrestricted dollars and launch the Vibrant Communities grant program to respond. Through the Vibrant Communities Fund, the SCVF and its Affiliates can place grant dollars in the most capable hands at the right time, in perpetuity.
“The St. Croix Valley region continues to benefit from generous donors who want to give back to improve their communities” commented Ms. Logelin. “It is an honor to see our donors’ wishes spring to life each year through these competitive grants.” For additional information about the Vibrant Communities grant program eligibility, guidelines, and to begin the online application process, please visit https://www.scvfoundation .org/grants.
