Why Not City Missions

Why Not City Missions

Grant programResilient Communities Fund
Grant typeResilient Communities Fund
Amount awarded$150,000
Duration24 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
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Grand River
Population servedPeople living in low income
Age groupYouth (13-24)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $150,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, will build its resilience and sustainability by increasing our staff compliment and supporting staffing costs, and providing training opportunities to prevent staff burnout and support retention.
Grant resultDevelop and implement medium to long-term plans to address new organizational needs related to COVID-19 and/or prepare for change such as: revenue generation, strategic planning, research and development, and resource, knowledge and data sharing. (e.g., Organizational training and coaching, strategic planning and implementation, operational planning, reopening planning, develop fundraising plans, strategic planning for mergers, seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and social finance), Provide supports to staff and volunteers to adapt to organizational changes related to COVID-19. (e.g., Mental and physical health and wellbeing supports, peer learning, professional development, networking)
Grant statusActive