How much funding does Connecticut Mentoring Fund provide?

Connecticut Mentoring Fund provides $6,000 - $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Connecticut Mentoring Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Connecticut Mentoring Fund

GOVERNOR'S PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT

Foundation Annual Grants for Mentoring Programs Grants for Youth Programs Grants for BIPOC

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Funding Amount

$6,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Connecticut Mentoring Fund

Funder: Governor's Prevention Partnership, with support from Connecticut Legislature

Geographic Scope: Connecticut statewide

Focus Areas:

School-based mentoring programs

Mentor recruitment in urban communities

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training for staff and mentors

Social-emotional learning practices within mentor training

Youth development and prevention of substance misuse

Program Description:
The Connecticut Mentoring Fund provides competitive grants to mentoring programs across Connecticut. The program is administered by the Governor's Prevention Partnership and was established through a 2023 legislative appropriation led by the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health.

Award Details:

Grants range from $6,000 to $25,000 maximum

In the most recent cycle, 25 programs applied and 17 received awards

17 awardees across the state received funding

Eligibility:
Organizations and programs offering mentoring services to youth in Connecticut, with priority given to:

Programs serving BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) youth

Programs in underserved and urban communities

Programs incorporating DEI and social-emotional learning practices

Contact Information:

Governor's Prevention Partnership

Address: 361 Main St. Suite 201, East Hartford, CT 06118

Phone: (860) 523-8042

Website: gppct.org

Background:
One in three Connecticut youth could benefit from a relationship with a caring adult mentor, but most don't have access to one. The fund aims to strengthen mentoring infrastructure across the state and prioritize initiatives addressing mentor recruitment in urban communities.

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method:

Competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process

Organizations submit proposals during the open RFP period

Typical Timeline:

RFP issued in spring (based on recent cycle)

Awards announced mid-year

Evaluation Criteria:
Programs are prioritized for:
1. Initiatives aimed at bolstering mentor recruitment in urban communities
2. Training of staff and mentors in diversity, equity, and inclusion
3. Incorporation of social-emotional learning practices within mentor training efforts
4. Service to BIPOC youth and underserved populations

Required Materials:

RFP application (specific requirements in RFP document)

Organization profile information

Note: Specific application materials and detailed requirements are available through the RFP document on the Governor's Prevention Partnership website.

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