Wavedance Fund

Wavedance is a Vanguard Charitable donor advised fund that awards grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, primarily in Northern Nevada. We provide funding for organizations seeking to enhance good outcomes for vulnerable and at-risk children.

Wavedance Fund Mission and Core Beliefs

• We fund organizations that address the needs of children and youth who have experienced neglect, abuse or other trauma.
• We support organizations that aim to intervene and prevent trauma and adversity in the lives of at-risk children.
• We embrace programs and projects that deploy new ideas, models and approaches in order to improve outcomes for children and youth who have experienced trauma or adversity.
• We partner with organizations that not only nurture these strengths but also provide the solutions, guidance and support every young person needs to reach their full potential.

Grants

We are currently seeking to support organizations that specifically target better outcomes for children and youth who have experienced neglect, abuse or adversity.

We also support programs that proactively intervene to prevent trauma for children who have been identified as at-risk.

In evaluating Grant Applications, we look closely at the following:

• Alignment with the Wavedance Fund mission:
  • The extent to which the project or program helps to develop life skills, confidence and resilience in the lives of children and youth who have experienced neglect, abuse or adversity.
• Feasibility:
  • The likelihood of successful implementation, based on the organization’s capacity, key strategies and budget.
• Sustainability:
  • The potential for the project to continue and thrive beyond the funding period.
• Impact:
  • The potential impact of the project on the target population.
• Innovation and Creativity:
  • The degree to which the project or program introduces new approaches or expands current services in creative ways with the goal of improving outcomes.

Funding

You may indicate any amount on your Expression of Interest Form. Please note that you are not “locked in” to this amount. If you are selected to apply for a grant, you may change the amount to a lesser or greater number as you refine your budget assumptions, or we may work with you to agree on a different amount. If you have a big, bold program to propose, together with the capacity to execute, we will consider awarding a large grant. We strongly support programs that have the potential to bring about dramatic change for the better. We welcome proposals for programs that have the potential to bring about systemic change and to be replicated elsewhere.

While we will consider any grant amount, it is not practical for us to enter into grant agreements for amounts less than $30,000.

In general, Wavedance avoids providing funding beyond a two-year period. We will consider exceptions for big, bold projects that require a longer timeline.

Eligibility

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

• Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing and must be operating or proposing a program that serves children or youth in northern Nevada.