Applications due July 1
These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information.
Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the CFMT Community Impact Grants competition.
Overview
Community Impact Grants focus on three key areas: Arts & Creative Culture, Child/Youth Development & Education and Positive Mental Health. Each of these areas is integral to supporting a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone can thrive.
CFMT anticipates award amounts ranging from $15,000 to approximately $30,000 per award over a 1-year period.
Arts & Creative Culture: invests in and partners with nonprofits committed to ensuring greater cultural participation and equitable access to artistic experiences. Funding goals include:
- Expand access to cultural experiences for individuals from low-wealth communities.
- Support initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion and representation in the arts.
- Promote innovative approaches to making the arts more accessible, sustainable and impactful.
Child/Youth Development & Education: supports nonprofit organizations or networks that implement holistic approaches to address the diverse needs of young people’s overall growth, success and lifelong resilience – inside and outside of school. Funding goals include:
- Promote evidence-based practices and innovative approaches that integrate academic support and instruction with social-emotional learning principles.
- Create supportive environments during out-of-school hours that promote positive youth development and well-being.
- Strengthen partnerships and collaborations among schools, youth-serving organizations and families to support the holistic development of young people.
Positive Mental Health: supports non-profit organizations that provide mental and behavioral health services for vulnerable populations, especially children and youth, seniors, disabled/differently-abled communities and caregivers. Funding goals include:
- Increase access to mental health services and support for vulnerable populations, including counseling, addiction recovery, peer support and crisis intervention.
- Foster social connectedness and community support networks.
- Advance greater mental health outcomes by strengthening collaboration and partnerships, including healthcare providers, social service agencies, schools and community organizations.
See the Grant Guidelines for a full list of ineligible requests and further grant details.
Internal Submission Instructions
Interested faculty should visit https://vanderbilt.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/1985522 to submit an application for the internal LSO competition and to find additional information about the opportunity. The deadline for the internal competition is July 1, 2025.
To apply for this opportunity, prepare and submit the following:
- Two-page project description with budget summary
- CV/Biosketch
- Optional Letter of Support
Any questions about this opportunity or the LSO process may be directed to VU-LSO@vanderbilt.edu.
