The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Lucas County is currently accepting applications for its Mini-Grants to encourage activities throughout the Lucas County that promote positive mental health and prevent substance abuse.
Donor Name: Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Lucas County
State: Ohio
County: Lucas County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/14/2022
Grant Size: $5,000
Details:
The mission of MHRSB is to “cultivate a high quality, efficient, and accountable network of community assets dedicated to reducing the impact of mental illness and addiction.
MHRSB Mini Grant Funding Priorities:
- Programs that offer activities and/or services that reduce the impact of mental illness and addiction on individuals and families.
- Build upon individual and community strengths to achieve positive change, or assist persons dealing with mental illness or addictions to achieve their goals and/or maintain recovery status.
- Projects that are in response to current or emerging challenges related to mental wellness, specifically, stigma reduction and increasing awareness of mental health and addiction within Lucas County communities.
- Programs offering creative and innovative programming that target current high-risk neighborhoods or populations and are aligned with the MHRSB mission of cultivating community assets that reduce the impact of mental illness and addiction.
- Organizations that address priorities listed above and are submitting proposals for the first time.
Funding Information
A total up to $50,000 is available for programs serving Lucas County residents; the maximum funding per project is $5,000. The grant period is from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022. The selection committee reserves the right to adjust the amount awarded to successful applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organization’s total annualized budget cannot exceed $750,000.
- Applicants must be grassroots community-based organizations.
- The project request must be accessible to Lucas County residents and must clearly describe its impact on the targeted population.
- The project must be completed by June 30, 2022.
- OMHAS certified agencies are ineligible to receive mini-grant funds.
For more information, visit Mini-Grants.