​Supporting Collaborative Change: Our 2019 LAUNCH Grants and GROWTH Grants

We have identified 2 key inflection points in which we find that it is key for collaborations to obtain funding and capacity building support.  We have now structured our grant-making to support two different grant tracks; LAUNCH and GROWTH as depicted in the diagram below:

​LAUNCH Grants support early stage collaborations to launch new strategies by pilot testing a promising solution or set of solutions. Collaborations that are a good fit for our LAUNCH Grant are those currently in Phase II of the five phases of collaboration illustrated above.

GROWTH Grants invest in proven collaborations to grow momentum and support to begin to scale solutions and make systems changes. Collaborations that are a good fit for our GROWTH Grant are those currently in Phases III and IV of the five phases of collaboration illustrated above.  ​

LAUNCH Grants

GROWTH Grants
​Overview
​Hellman Collaborative Change Initiative LAUNCH Grants are intended to support early-stage collaborations to:
  • Pilot new solutions and service models that have the potential to be scaled for broad impact
  • Build the internal strength of the collaboration to effectively carry out their work and to generate stakeholder support

Size and Structure of Grants
The Hellman Foundation funded one LAUNCH Grant award in 2017.
 
Purpose of Funds: LAUNCH Grants are a flexible funding source that are intended to meet the dynamic needs of collaborations. Grant funds may be used to:
  • Support core operations of the collaboration, including staffing, consultants, data collection, meeting and other backbone costs
  • Cover costs related to the proposed pilot, including staffing, program and evaluation costs
  • Support activities that build the strength of and the support for the collaboration
 
Capacity Building Support: Collaborations that receive LAUNCH awards will also participate in capacity building activities supported by the Initiative. These activities will be based on each collaboration’s self-identified priorities and may include training or coaching in areas such as collaborative governance, metric development, fundraising or strategic communications.
Overview
Hellman Collaborative Change Initiative GROWTH Grants are intended to support mid-stage collaborations to:
  • Begin scaling proven solutions or service models that have the potential for broad impact
  • Assess and strengthen their collaborations, building capacity for scale and / or systems change
  • Build stakeholder support needed to reach ambitious goals

Size and Structure of Grants
The Hellman Foundation funded three GROWTH Grant awards in 2017.
 
Purpose of Funds: GROWTH Grants are a flexible funding source that are intended to meet the dynamic needs of collaboration. Grant funds may be used to:
  • Fund core operations of the collaboration, including staffing, consultants, meetings, data collection, evaluation and other backbone costs
  • Cover costs of direct services provided by the collaboration, including staffing and program costs
  • Support activities to build the strength and effectiveness of the collaboration
  • Build support for the collaboration including financial, political, and public support
 
Capacity Building Support: Collaborations that receive GROWTH awards will also participate in capacity building activities supported by the Initiative. These activities will be based on each collaboration’s self-identified priorities and may include training or coaching in areas such as collaborative governance, metric development, fundraising or communications.