Fall grant cycle opens Friday, August 16

The fall grant cycle for Natrona Collective Health Trust will open August 16, 2024, with applications accepted through September 13. This grant cycle will offer multi-year general operating funding to qualifying nonprofits whose work benefits Natrona County residents in the focus areas outlined below.

• Early childhood development – Building a strong start for ages 0-5 through evidence-based home visitation, quality childcare, parenting education, social/emotional education, and similar services.
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) – Preventing and mitigating abuse, neglect, substance use disorders, incarceration, domestic violence, and homelessness.
• Positive Childhood Experiences (PCES) – Working to create positive childhood experiences through connecting youth to caring adults and activities, teaching skills, and ensuring a strong start for children.
• Mental and behavioral health services – Providing licensed counseling and therapy, suicide prevention, addiction support and treatment, and other services.
• Advocacy – Champions policies and systems that strengthen generational health and well-being for Natrona County residents including improving access to healthcare and PCEs, reducing ACEs, eliminating disparities to help correct determinants of health, and amplifying Wyoming voices and votes to defend their health.

Organizations awarded multi-year general operating grants will be eligible to receive up to $80,000 each year for the two-year grant period.

How to Apply

Organizations can access the Trust’s online grant system by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Trust’s Grantmaking page, or the “Grant Portal” button at the top of each page of the website. First-time applicants will be asked to register an account while returning partners can use their existing login. Applicants should expect to provide general contact information, financial information, and details on how the grant funds will be used. For more information regarding the grant opportunities, visit the Trust’s grantmaking page or contact Samantha Smith, Senior Director of Programs & Community Engagement.

Fall grant award notifications will be made on or around October 16, 2024, with funds dispersed around November 4. 2024.