Trauma-Informed Practice Fund Grant

The Trauma-Informed Practice Fund Grant supports organizations working directly with children to adopt trauma-informed practices. Grants of up to $5,000 can be requested for various training-related expenses, including travel and trainer fees. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and demonstrate commitment to serving diverse youth populations. Priority is given to communities like Hartford, New Britain, and Middletown. Collaborative applications are encouraged to enhance training effectiveness and sustainability.

The Fund for Greater Hartford invites organizations that work directly with children to develop trauma-informed practices in their workplace.
Examples of items that can be covered in the request:

• Travel for trainer(s)Materials
• Lodging for trainer(s)
• Refreshments/food
• Room reservation
• Per diem rate to cover staff absences
• Trainer fees
• Funding

Grant requests cannot exceed $5,000. Up to two grants may be awarded per calendar year per applicant.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Code section 501(c) 3 or have a fiscal agent/sponsor that is a 501(c) 3.A group of organizations that meet the criteria may participate in the training together.If the application is on behalf of a partnership or collaborative of organizations, it is recommended that the application be completed togetherApplicants must demonstrate:They directly serve a culturally diverse population of children
Staff has a willingness to participate in the training
The ability to effectively implement trauma-informed care practices
Use of evidence-based trauma-informed best practices throughout the organization
They have or are creating physically and psychologically safe and secure environments
They can develop and sustain a trauma-informed workforce
They address secondary traumatic stress/compassion fatigue among staff
Training will be conducted by a professional trainer in this area. It is highly recommended that the application be completed in partnership with the chosen trainer.The training must:Contain an interactive role-playing component to the selected model
Be part of a series of trainings and not a stand-alone, and/or one-time event
Have an evaluation componentThe Fund will consider applications from organizations and collaborations supporting children from the following communities with priority emphasis on Hartford, New Britain and Middletown:Andover

Ineligibility

Trainers may not apply for funding on their own.