Social Innovation Fund

Generation IMPACT manages the UWVFC Social Innovation Fund, which provides local high school, college, or vocational school students with mini-grants in order to implement innovative projects that address critical challenges in Flagler and/or Volusia counties.

Generation IMPACT believes that the solutions to many of the challenges facing Flagler and Volusia counties lie with some of the most innovative members of our community: Students. In order to address the root causes of the most pressing in our community, we need innovative thinkers who are passionate about civic engagement and social change.

SIF Proposal Requirements:

1. Projects must address issues in one of the following areas:
   1. Education: Absenteeism, graduation rates, discipline, literacy,
   2. Financial Stability: Housing, income, access to good jobs, financial literacy,
   3. Health: diabetes, injury prevention, opioid crisis, food insecurity, healthy living, community safety,
   4. DEI: Diversity,  Equity, and Inclusion
2. Projects must work to improve the lives of ALICE families in Flagler and/or Volusia Counties. ALICE represents those working hard and are above the poverty line, but due to high costs of living and factors often beyond their control, must live paycheck to paycheck. To learn more about ALICE visit unitedwayvfc.org/alice

How to Apply: (Applications Start August 2024)

1. Submit your letter of intent. This is the first screening process and is due by 10/14/24.
2. Committee review. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full grant proposal. Groups will be assigned a mentor to assist in developing the proposal. Full proposals will be due 11/11/24.
3. Initial Pitch Period: Selected Applicants will join a virtual meeting to give an elevator pitch for their project which will be reviewed by the board.
4. Pitch competition. Applicants will participate in a pitch competition in February 20, 2025, nonprofit partners are encouraged to join. At this event, projects will be presented, and funding will be awarded.

For more information please contact Generation IMPACT at generationimpactuwvfc@gmail.com or Francine Martin at fmartin@uwvfc.org.

 

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