Weaving Well-being
An initiative to support immigrant community-driven wellness and mental health.
Grant applications are currently open until Thursday, January 16, at 4 p.m.
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Questions? Contact:
Immigrant Advancement
About
MOIA launched the "Mental Health Mini-Grants" initiative in 2022 to respond directly to the priorities of Boston’s immigrant communities, which identified mental health as one of their highest priorities during COVID-19. In its inaugural year (2022-2023), MOIA provided $70,000 in funding to seven immigrant-led and –serving organizations seeking to promote Boston immigrant residents’ well-being and destigmatize mental health in immigrant communities through non-clinical, culturally and linguistically sensitive interventions. Since then, the program has continued to grow to 18 partner organizations during the 2023-2024 cycle, and 21 organizations in the 2024-2025 cycle.
The primary objectives of Weaving Well-being are to:
- Promote Well-being and Enhance Wellness: Foster initiatives that contribute to the overall well-being and wellness of immigrant populations in Boston.
- Destigmatize Mental Health: Work towards reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues within immigrant communities.
- Support Culturally and Linguistically Sensitive Practices: Encourage the use of non-clinical approaches that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for immigrant populations.
- Reduce Escalation of Mental Health Conditions: Address mental health challenges at an early stage to prevent their escalation and reduce their severity.
- Build Organizational Capacity: Strengthen the programmatic and organizational capacity of grassroots, immigrant-led nonprofits that typically do not receive substantial donor support.
- Empower Community through Grantmaking and Research: Shift power dynamics by empowering immigrant communities through strategic grantmaking and research initiatives.
2024 Community Partners
2025-2026 Grant Details and Timeline
Funds
The 2025-2026 "Weaving Well-being" grant is funded through MOIA's operating funds. The total amount available for this grant opportunity is $200,000. Applicants can apply for up to $15,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations that serve Boston residents. If the organization is not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, they can apply with a fiscal sponsor.
Deadline
Grant applications are due using the WizeHive application portal on Thursday, January 16, 2025 by 4:00 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.
Contact
Questions? Contact Courtney White by emailing courtney.white@boston.gov or calling 617-635-2980.
- Grant Application Opens - 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Information Session (register here) - 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Applications Due - 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025 (no exceptions)
- Notification of award recipients - Early March 2025
- Disbursement of first payment (Larger grants will require multiple payments on a schedule) - Late March 2025
- Project implementation period - April 2025 - January 30, 2026
- Submission of report outlining project impact and use of funds by grant recipient - February 13, 2026
Notice of Accommodations
English: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at courtney.white@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-2980.
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Who's Involved:
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Questions? Contact:
Immigrant Advancement
