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Overview
Since 1990, the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has been a catalyst for positive change in the territory through initiatives committed to youth, learning, family support, and the environment. With a professional staff and a volunteer Board of Directors composed of community leaders, CFVI is a trusted advocate and supporter of programs that ensure opportunity and sustainability for current and future generations. CFVI is a registered non-profit organization entirely supported by individual donors, grants, trusts, corporate donations, and estate planning.
CFVI is pleased to offer grants of up to $15,000 to support enrichment programming serving children and older youth. While virtual, in-person, and hybrid programming will be considered, our hope is that funding availability will encourage organizations to implement programs that serve children in an in-person environment.
Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis in alignment with CFVI’s funding priorities.
Eligible entities include:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Local nonprofit organizations with registered and good standing status through the Lt. Governor’s Office
- Churches and houses of worship
- Local government agencies
*Please Note: Applications from organizations with reports past-due to CFVI will not be considered.
Funding
Organizations may apply for up to $15,000 to support program-related costs. Examples of acceptable grant fund use include but are not limited to:
- Payment of rental or related fees for use of facilities and/or support for overhead costs, such as rent and utilities
- Financial assistance for children/youth in families with financial need
- Fees/salary support for personnel
- Food and drink for participants
- Purchase of supplies/equipment/technology to facilitate enrichment experience
- Costs associated with implementing field trips
Period of Performance
The period of performance is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Programs do not have to run for the entire year.
Application & Evaluation Process
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Applications must be submitted using the application in CFVI’s online grant portal.
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Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm AST on May 15, 2023.
- New applicants must create an account in CFVI’s online grant portal.
- Returning applicants should log in using their previously created account.
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You may preview the application form here.
- The grant portal will not accept applications after the established deadline. Once the application has been submitted, an automatic email receipt will be sent confirming that all application materials were successfully received.
- Grant awards will be publicly announced via the CFVI website and circulated to local news outlets.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- The organization and project team’s approach, experience, and objectives
- The feasibility of completing the program activities within the program’s performance period
- The accessibility and impact of the project activities to the intended audience
- Whether the budget is reasonable/cost-effective and linked to proposed activities and outcomes
- Overall evaluation of the quality of the project as a whole
Reporting Requirements
Recipients must comply with the following reporting requirements:
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Interim report due no later than December 31, 2023
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Final report due no later than July 15, 2024
Questions?
Applicants with additional questions are encouraged to contact Davica Brathwaite, CFVI Grants and Programs Manager, at davicab@cfvi.net.
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