IMPERIAL VALLEY MISSION SUPPORT GRANT

IVWF’s 2024 Mission Support grant funding ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 per recipient. The total fund is $80,000.

We invited 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for funding in the following three areas: 1) Health and Wellness, 2) Community Engagement, and 3) Nonprofit Capacity Building. Below are examples of the kind of work that falls under each of the areas.

Health and Wellness

• Food insecurity and healthy eating
• Active living and physical activity
• Mental and emotional health
• Safe and healthy living neighborhoods
• Social health
• Programs that focus on the awareness and prevention of asthma, prenatal care, diabetes, and obesity
• Health and wellness programs that benefit children, disadvantaged students, farm workers, homeless, LGBTQ, low-income families, seniors and veterans

Community Engagement

• Helping community members address the issues and needs they face in their communities
• Engaging community members to work together on community priorities
• Creating opportunities for community members to gather and socialize
• Helping community members gain awareness and become better informed
• Listening to the community to learn more about their priorities and helping them take actions to improve conditions
• Building the community’s capacity so they can create the change they want to see

Nonprofit Capacity Building

• Strengthening the operations of the organization
• Strengthening the staff and team of the organization
• Building a strong volunteer base
• Attending conferences and workshops
• Purchasing and/or improving equipment and software
• Technical assistance or consulting services

If you have any further questions or would like assistance with the application, please contact IVWF Executive Director, Roque Barros, rbarros@ivwf.org.