VM ImPact – Community Grants Programme (Jamaica)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
VM Foundation is pleased to announce the VM ImPact Community Grants Programme to support community initiatives.
Priorities
- They prioritise community-driven projects that deliver measurable impact across various sectors. They particularly support local groups whose initiatives benefit as many people as possible.
Key Features of Projects
- Community Development Focus
- They prioritise projects that directly address community needs, fostering growth in areas such as youth development, parenting, education, health, social enterprise, arts and culture, sports, etc.
- Financial Education Integration
- As part of the mission to achieve financial well-being and transform lives, the Foundation—together with the wider VM team—offers financial education to both implementing organisations and their beneficiaries.
- Strategic Geographic Priority
- While they focus on projects within a 20km radius of VMBS/VMTS branches to ensure targeted community impact, they also consider other high-impact initiatives outside this area.
- Environmental Responsibility
- All funded programmes must demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability, aligning with the Foundation’s values of responsible stewardship.
Grant Tiers
- Small Grants: $30,000-$50,000
- Medium Grants: $50,001-$250,000
- Large Grants: $250,001 – $500,000
Funding Restrictions
- Please note that the Foundation does not provide funding for the following (this list is not exhaustive):
- Individual or personal projects
- Travel or tuition grants
- Recurring costs (rent, utility bills)
- Pageants, contests, or event sponsorships
- Political campaigns
- Activities with negative environmental impact
- Construction projects
Deadlines
- Medium & Large Grants: Applications close at midnight on March 14, 2025.
- Small Grants: Accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
For more information, visit VM Foundation.