COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MINI-GRANT OPPORTUNITY
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 15
NEW GRANT CYCLE BEGINS OCTOBER 2017

The mini grant project has been designed by the Wellness in Action team at CERI with the financial support of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services.  The purpose of the mini grant project is to catalyze small scale and time sensitive community interventions that address the wellness and mental health needs of immigrant, refugee and indigenous communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s main focus is the promotion, prevention and early intervention of mental health problems in communities traditionally unserved or underserved and in need of culturally responsive and appropriate interventions.  
The mini grant includes:

1. Technical assistance to conduct a community needs assessment, develop, implement and evaluate an up to 12 week community based project.
2. Weekly clinical consultation during the program implementation to provide support and guidance to community leaders and guarantee quality and sound mental health and wellness interventions, as well as
3. Weekly stipend for duration of project to cover up to 8 hours a week of direct community service, clinical consultation, technical assistance and monthly trainings.
4. Up to $500 in supplies and other incidental expenses reimbursed to grantee upon approval of expense budget.

Funded activities may include:

• Youth program
• Domestic Violence support group for women
• Yoga therapy and other movement groups for at risk populations such as mothers and babies, youth, the elderly, formerly incarcerated
• Language specific support groups for new immigrants and refugees
• Collaborations across generational lines and communities are encouraged
• And many more!

GRANT CYCLE AND TIMELINE
Applications are DUE September 15th, 2017

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be grassroots community leaders from immigrant, refugee and indigenous communities with a proven track record of service to the community and an interest in wellness and community mental health.
Priority will be given to currently unemployed or partially employed community leaders, who can commit to devoting up to 8 hours a week of work to the project for 5 months and attend all mandatory trainings, weekly clinical consultation meeting.
Opportunity to participate in job coaching sessions will be available to grantees.
APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Read about our RFP for October 2017 here
2. Submit the online application.
3. E-mail an updated resume/CV and two letters of support from community partners, organizations or project beneficiaries stating commitment to community wellness in action email.
4. Applicants will be invited to participate on technical assistance meetings and group consultation.

GRANT SELECTION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on how well they meet most of the following criteria:

1. Addresses a time sensitive community need or opportunity regarding mental health and wellbeing and documented on the application.
2. Community driven projects, innovations in mental health and other evidence based community interventions will be considered.
3. Has potential for successful implementation and meaningful impact to the community, as demonstrated by existing connections to local communities and letters of support from potential community partners and project beneficiaries, as well as cultural relevance of proposed projects.
4. Has significant community involvement and active community partners.
5. Will be conducted in any city within Alameda County.
6. Collaborations across communities will be considered and are highly encouraged.

Other Considerations

1. Wellness in Action mini-grant activities must not involve political or religious proselytism.
2. Wellness in Action is committed to supporting mini-grant projects that are free from discrimination and oppression.

If you wish to receive more information  grant, please contact us for more information.