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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: COVID-19, Youth Mental Health, Health, Isolated Youth, Suicide Prevention
Deadline: Nov. 19, 2020 (register by Nov. 12)
“We came together to talk about the moment we are in right now, where the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and anti-Black structural racism are both causing so much need. After thinking about the needs we see most in our communities, we decided to focus on two: mental health and virtual learning. We focused on these areas because:
- Students are grappling with mental stress and trauma from all of the events that have taken place in the past year, are beginning a school year that is very different than usual, and need support.
- Being remote for almost a year with alack of social and physical interaction can affect the mental and emotional state of individuals, especially young people.
- Remote learning is not equitable for all students. Some students have to support their families through work or caring for siblings, and not everyone has access to reliable internet service or devices.
As the pressures on youth continue to mount, we have developed this RFP to support creative solutions –short-term projects led by districts, schools, or community-based organizations that serve youth in K-12 public schools and address mental health and/or remote learning for youth in vulnerable communities.
The following are some examples of projects that will be considered for funding.
Mental Health:
- Peer support groups
- Individual or group counseling
- Space for students to learn self-agency within or outside school
- Space for youth to learn where they can get help/assistance –i.e.: a resource center
- Opportunities that offer safe physical interactions
- Supports for youth who are being targeted because of their race–i.e. accusations of being responsible for COVID, misguided policies that constrain or prevent students of color from feeling safe and empowered.
- Self-care kits or events that bring joy to students
- While this RFP is not designed to provide operating or on-going programmatic support, requests for additional social work or professional counseling hours are eligible.
Remote Learning:
- Individual or group remote tutoring
- Technology needs not being met by the district –Wi-Ficonnection, hardware, IT supportfor students
- Quiet safe spaces where students can go to get online for their remote learning.”
Funder: The Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Eligibility: “The Foundation funds public entities such as districts and public schools and 501(c)3 educational organizations that fall under the tax designation 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)and have an education focus, as evidenced in their articles of incorporation. The project takes place within New England (MA, RI, NH, VT, ME, or CT).”
Amount: Up to $20,000
Contact: Link.
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