The John C. Russell Health and Wellness Grant for Public Safety in King George

The John C. Russell Health and Wellness Grant for Public Safety in King George

The John C. Russell Health and Wellness Grant for Public Safety in King George supports public safety organizations and initiatives that promote the health and wellness of the personnel who dedicated their lives to keeping the community safe.

This fund was made possible by a generous donation to honor the memory of John and will have a lasting impact on the King George County personnel and the community they serve.

This gift allocates funds as competitive grants for promoting health and wellness initiatives for personnel demonstrating a dedication to the well-being of those who work tirelessly to ensure public safety in King George. Grants from this fund will enable various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the health and wellness of their personnel. These initiatives will have a direct impact on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which is crucial for them to carry out their duties effectively.

This generosity serves as an inspiration to us all and this thoughtful contribution will have a lasting impact on the King George County personnel and the community they serve.

What we fund

It is important for applicants and projects to demonstrate:

• Efforts that promote opportunity for underserved residents and neighborhoods
• Innovation and creativity
• Collaboration
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
• Financial and programmatic capacity
• Measurable impact
• Leadership

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Eligible projects must serve individuals, groups, and/or locations within Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George or Caroline and must meet the following criteria to apply for a grant:
  • Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • For organizations or projects that do not meet the above eligibility requirements, we will consider projects submitted through a fiscal sponsor.
  • Any applicant that is not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization must have a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization act as a fiscal sponsor and provide a letter of support from a qualified 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Be current with all state and federal reporting requirements.
  • Not have any past due grant reports for previous Community Foundation grants.
• In addition to The Community Foundation’s overall grant guidelines, details for this fund include:
  • Public Safety organizations in King George County may apply.
  • The funds will support programs that create clear, meaningful, and lasting benefits for public safety personnel. Grant reviewers will consider all serious submissions.
  • Reviewers will consider funding proposals for:
  • Equipment for physical training
  • Safety equipment
  • PTSD training
  • Mental health and physical wellness programs.

Ineligibility

• What we do not fund
  • The Community Foundation does not make grants to organizations that, in their constitution, bylaws or practices, discriminate against a person or group because of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
  • Grantees may target services to a particular population when the targeted groups require specialized programs to meet specific needs not shared by the general population.
  • Additionally, The Community Foundation will not award grants for:
  • Individuals
  • Requests that violate our Nondiscrimination Policy
  • Requests for regranting purposes
  • Fundraising campaigns or events
  • Advancement of capital or endowment campaigns
  • Political doctrine, political campaigns, and lobbying.
  • Religious activities, proselytization, or projects that exclusively serve religious or sectarian purposes.
  • Religious organizations providing non-religious community services will be considered
  • Debt payment or legal settlements
  • Retroactive funding or reimbursement for completed projects, programs, and equipment
  • National and statewide organizations that cannot demonstrate a strong local presence