The Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF) is launching its inaugural Innovative Mini-Grants program to support nonprofit organizations addressing the opioid crisis in Alameda County. These grants are intended to empower local groups to implement creative solutions focusing on prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction related to opioid use disorder (OUD). The grant program encourages projects that target the intersection of behavioral health and the opioid epidemic, particularly for the county's most vulnerable and disproportionately impacted populations.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and community-based projects with fiscal sponsorships. Collaborative applications involving multiple organizations are encouraged but not mandatory. To be considered, projects must directly benefit Alameda County, with priority given to those serving the communities most affected by substance use disorders, as identified by 3VCF's "Communities in Crisis" report. Applications that address California’s High Impact Abatement Activities are also prioritized.
The application window is open from October 15 to December 10, 2024. Prospective applicants can attend an informational webinar on October 22, 2024, at noon PT to learn more about the grant process. Throughout the application period, technical support will be available, and applicants may be asked for supplemental information in December 2024 and January 2025. Grant recipients will be announced in February 2025, with project implementation scheduled from March 2025 to April 2026.
The grant will include a mid-term progress check in September 2025, and final reporting will occur in April-May 2026. Grant awards will be publicly presented at the State of Giving Gathering in February 2025, and grantees are expected to attend. Applications must be submitted through 3VCF’s online portal, and the Request for Proposals (RFP) provides detailed guidance on the process.
