Size of grants

Placer Community Foundation has been contracted by the County of Placer to manage and administer the Community Wellness Mini-Grants Program on its behalf. Funding for this project is provided through the California Department of Mental Health, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and is contingent upon the state’s fiscal distribution of MHSA funding to the County of Placer.

Grants will be awarded to support community-based projects or programs that are helping to promote overall wellness among county residents. Requests can range from $1,000 to $20,000. Based on the competitive nature of this program, and the limited funds available, it is strongly encouraged that requests made are commensurate to the project outlined in your timeline and budget. 

Examples of funding

Examples of projects or programs that work as non-traditional approaches to wellness included (but were not limited to):

• Community groups/activities such as book clubs, cooking classes, neighborhood centers, family-based or parenting groups, civic or cultural organizations
• Exercise or relaxation activities such as weight training, yoga, hiking, meditation, martial arts, sports teams
• Creative/expressive activities such as music, dance, writing, art, crafts, performance
• Faith-based/spiritual activities
• Any other venue or experience that leaves the participant with a sense of belonging and well-being
• Training to provide and lead group discussions/activities among peers

Who can apply

• Nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code
• Non-incorporated groups with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor (these groups must partner with a qualified organization for fiscal management of the grant)
• If the applicant is a faith-based organization, it must demonstrate that it operates a social service program or activity that is open to the public
• Government and education entities
• Organizations that received funding through the Community Wellness Mini-Grant Program in 2012 are eligible.
• One application per project will be accepted.