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Community Health Foundation of Greater Petaluma is committed to providing grant monies in support of local resources that promote community health in South County (Petaluma and surrounding rural areas.) Our priorities are: (1) programs and services that support youth to be actively engaged in the community, make healthy lifestyle choices and prevent at-risk behaviors; (2) programs that enable seniors to live independently and have available a range of supportive services; and (3) community services that are accessible to any community member who needs help in managing the daily challenges of living a healthful life.
CHF will announce the amount of grant monies that are available by February 1, 2010 that will be distributed to grantees by July 15th of the same year. In 2010, a total of $125,500 will be awarded in grants. Eligible current grantees will receive priority in the grant process. Organizations that received funds in the prior grant cycle have been asked to submit progress reports due January 15th, which combined with a site visit, will determine future funding. Community grants are made through a competitive process. A decision will be made on February 17, 2010, whether to invite organizations that are not current grantees to submit Letters of Inquiry.
CHF has decided that our grant program will prioritize our recent grantees to provide stability during these challenging times. We will not be inviting letters of inquiry for this grant cycle. Please check back in September, 2010 for information about the next grant cycle, which will begin with a Letter of Inquiry. The LOI should be no longer than two pages and provide the following information:
The Community Grants Committee will review all the above information and contact organizations about what additional information may be needed, including full proposals from organizations not currently grantees. Site visits will also be conducted for each organization invited to submit a full proposal.
Decisions will be made by April 15th and monies distributed the following July. Narrative reports are required to document use and impact of monies received.
Applicants may contact Suzanne Cochrane, Project Coordinator, at 707.773.3863 with questions about the Letter of Inquiry or application process.
FY 2010 Grant Awardees
See News and Publications for a list of 2010 Grant Awardees
FY 2009 Grant Awardees
Community Health Foundation is proud to announce our FY 08/09 grant awards to the following vital local organizations that serve youth, seniors and/or provide a range of community services. Together, these organizations create a tapestry of community support that is distinguished by extraordinary competency, generosity and compassion.
Bernard Eldredge Elementary School/Mentor Me
$7,000 for a Program Coordinator to implement the Mentor Me Program on-site by identifying students in need of adult mentoring, advocacy and support and matching with an appropriate mentor as role model and trusted friend.Boys & Girls Clubs
$5,000 in support of the Triple Play Program for children at the Lucchesi Park Clubhouse to provide fun physical activity, promote good nutrition and encourage family involvement.California Parenting Institute
$5,000 to provide bilingual parenting classes and in-home visits for high-risk Petaluma families.Children’s Diabetes Foundation of North Bay, Inc.
$7,500 for a family camp and comprehensive nutrition-based educational program for children with diabetes, their siblings and their parents.City of Petaluma, Parks and Recreation Dept.
$1,955 to offer the Healthy Moves for Aging Well physical activity program for seniors at the Petaluma People Services Adult Day Center.COTS
$15,000 to support a teacher position to provide critical stability, safety and support at the Center for Homeless Children and Their Families.Forget Me Not Farm
$5,000 in support of therapeutic animal-assisted and horticultural activities for child trauma survivors from the Petaluma area.Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
$6,500 to provide free weekly equine-based therapeutic services to at-risk youth from the Petaluma area.Healthy Community Consortium
$6,000 in support of Phase Three of the Petaluma Youth Network Ready by 21 Challenge to support youth ages 11 to 19 who are most at risk for failure to thrive, learn, work, connect and participate in the community.Hope Counseling
$5,000 for free and low fee therapy for individuals, couples and families to help restore physical, emotional and spiritual balance.Migrant Education
$5,000 to provide home visits to at-risk migrant youth to encourage and facilitate high school graduation, GED completion and the pursuit of higher education.NAMI
$5,000 to support consumer-run, mental health educational and outreach programs, support groups and family-run educational programs in southern Sonoma County.PEP Housing
$5,000 to sustain the Resident Assistance Program to provide information and referrals, organize educational and health-related activities and provide a range of supportive services.Petaluma Bounty
$10,000 in support of a Food Coordinator position to facilitate expanded collection and distribution of fresh, free surplus food, Bounty Boxes and the availability of bilingual nutritional information.Petaluma City Schools
$6,000 in support of the position of Community Entrepreneur to implement oral health programs in the Petaluma schools, partner with Petaluma Adult Services in offering services and bring Santa Rosa-based resources to the Petaluma area.Petaluma People Services Center
$7,500 for case management services to low-income seniors as well as counseling services for seniors identified as being particularly at-risk.San Antonio Fire/Rescue
$3,000 toward the purchase of 4 Automatic Electronic Fibrillator units for Lakeville, San Antonio, Two Rock and Wilmar Volunteer Fire Departments.Sonoma County KIDPOWER
$2,000 to provide trainings at schools with high-risk student populations to learn and practice personal safety, self-protection, confidence and advocacy skills to prevent bullying, abuse, assault and abduction.Sonoma County Office of Education/Project SUCCESS
$12,000 for a half-time Project SUCCESS Counselor at San Antonio High School to provide alcohol and other drug abuse education, prevention and intervention, referrals, parent education and support groups in partnership with Petaluma People Services Center.Sunny Hills Services
$7,000 in support of Community Engagement and Youth Development programs in Petaluma schools and in the community that are designed to provide gang prevention/intervention and promote family, school and community engagement.Trust Your Heart Foundation
$5,000 in support of a web-based, social networking teen-to-teen suicide prevention awareness campaign to give teens the basic information they need to help suicidal friends.
