The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to offer rapid response mini grants to support youth programs. Funding is intended to address critical one-time needs associated with programs, projects, and initiatives serving children and youth (ages birth through 24) in the Territory. Priority will be given to programs serving children from homes with financial challenges.
- Grants will range from $250 to $1,000 with a total of $25,000 available.
- Eligible entities include: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (the use of an eligible fiscal sponsor is allowed); churches and houses of worship; private/parochial schools
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a decision/notification made within 2 weeks of a completed application being received.
- Applications will be accepted through August 15th or until all available funds have been spent down.
- Funds must be allocated by August 31st, with a summary report due to CFVI by September 15th.
- Applications from organizations with reports past-due to CFVI will not be considered.
Examples of acceptable grant fund use include (but are not limited to):
- Purchase of equipment/technology to facilitate remote enrichment experiences for youth.
- Providing scholarships or partial scholarships to children whose families cannot afford to pay full program tuition
- Providing technology tools for students who need such tools to participate in remote enrichment/learning programs.
- Purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff/participants of programs that will be meeting with youth in-person.
All returning applicants should log in using their previously created account. All new applicants must create a new account. Questions should be directed to Beth Nuttall, CFVI Executive Manager, at
bethn@cfvi.net
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