Write to Thrive Fund
Funding Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Write to Thrive Fund
Funder: 826 National Inc
Focus: Youth mental health and wellness through writing as a preventative mental health tool
Overview:
The Write to Thrive Fund is a first-of-its-kind literacy and mental health initiative launched by 826 National in December 2025 to address the youth mental health crisis in the United States. The fund supports youth-serving organizations in integrating writing-based interventions that promote student well-being, preventative mental health care, and evidence-based learning strategies.
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Geographic Scope: National (United States)
Inaugural Grantees (2026):
1. Southern Indian Health Council — Tribal health organization serving Native youth along California–Arizona border
2. COR Inc — Atlanta, Georgia nonprofit in Title I high school
3. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas — Urban afterschool system serving Dallas, Texas
4. YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School — Re-engagement education model in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5. 826 MSP — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact Information:
Website/More Info:
https://826national.org/our-work/news/to-address-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-826-national-launches-a-first-of-its-kind-literacy-mental-health-fund/
How to Apply
Application Process
Note: Full guidelines and eligibility details are available on 826 National's Write to Thrive Fund page (specific URL for application portal not provided in source materials).
Application Requirements:
- Rural communities
- Urban communities
- Tribal communities
- Low-income students
- BIPOC students
- English Language Learner (ELL) students
What Grantees Receive:
1. $20,000 grant
2. Access to 826 National's writing and SEL curriculum
3. Facilitator training
4. Implementation support
Application Details:
Specific application steps, forms, and narrative questions are not detailed in the provided content. Applicants should visit the Write to Thrive Fund page on 826national.org for complete application materials and instructions.
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