Supporting Collaborative Change: Our 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:
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 will 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.
- GROWTH Grants will invest in proven collaborations to grow momentum and support to begin to scale solutions and influence systems change. Collaborations that are a good fit for our GROWTH Grant are those currently in Phases III and IV of the five phases of collaboration.
LAUNCH Grants |
GROWTH Grants |
Overview
The Hellman Collaborative Change Initiative LAUNCH Grants are intended to support early-stage collaborations in Alameda County to:
Size and Structure of LAUNCH Grants The Hellman Foundation made one LAUNCH Grant award in 2017. Funding Amount: Collaborations invited by the Foundation to submit a full Request for Proposal (RFP) may request up to $100,000 per year for up to three years of support; the grant period starts January 1, 2020. Use 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:
Additional 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 in Alameda County and/or San Francisco to:
Size and Structure of Grants of GROWTH Grants The Hellman Foundation made three GROWTH Grant awards in 2017. Funding Amount: Collaborations can request up to $750,000 total over a five-year grant period; the grant period starts January 1, 2020. Use 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:
Additional Capacity Building Support: Collaborations that receive GROWTH awards will complete a capacity diagnostic assessment, develop a capacity building plan, and receive customized support. This customized support could include training sessions or coaching in areas such as collaborative governance, metric development, fund development or communications. |
Eligibility Requirements
LAUNCH GrantsLAUNCH Collaborations should:
Please Note: Based on past experience, we anticipate a high volume of responses to this RFI, as there are so many excellent collaborative efforts in the Bay Area. Please carefully review criteria to confirm fit and eligibility before submitting your information to the Hellman Foundation. |
GROWTH GrantsGROWTH Collaborations should:
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