GCI Suicide Prevention Fund in the United States
Deadline: 29-Jul-21
The Alaska Community Foundation is seeking applications for its GCI Suicide Prevention Fund to make a lasting positive impact on reducing rates of suicide in Alaska and promoting mental wellness through strengthened community connections.
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
New funding for Small NGOs to fight Infectious Diseases
Grants for Innovative Projects to improve Humanitarian Response
Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs
The Alaska Community Foundation, in partnership with GCI, is proud to offer the GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which will fund projects and organizations whose goal is to reduce the rates of suicide in Alaska and promote mental wellness through strengthened community and personal connections.
Focus Areas
Focus on at least one of the following areas as a way to decrease suicide in Alaska:
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
New funding for Small NGOs to fight Infectious Diseases
Grants for Innovative Projects to improve Humanitarian Response
Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs
Addressing generational trauma
Veteran connectedness
Means restriction / Gun safety
Increased connectivity to treatment services
Youth coalitions
Primary prevention
Support for those already doing this work in communities
Building on past successes
Support of needs assessments
Community mobilization
High-risk populations
Funding Information
Grant requests may be a minimum of $1,000 and up to $20,000; typical awards will range from $5,000 – $10,000 with the average award being $7,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits or equivalent organizations located in the state of Alaska, which may include tribes, schools, churches, local government agencies, and programs.
Preference will be given to projects that are located in rural Alaska or programs that reach rural communities in Alaska (defined as outside of Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau), and which are focused on activities that will:
Result in long term change by creating family, school, and community support systems
Help grow or support programs that have already demonstrated success in Alaska or in small communities in the Lower 48
Support programs that have been embraced and that will be sustained by the community
Support work that is happening on multiple levels including prevention, intervention, and crisis response
Conceived or managed by local entities or by an entity that demonstrates a willingness to work with the local community or be advised and/or guided by local planning
Reflects Alaska cultural considerations
For more information, visit https://alaskacf.org/blog/funds/gci-suicide-prevention-fund/