Description
Pima County's 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) identified mental/behavioral health and substance use disorders as health priorities in our community. In response, Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation (TOMF) has once again chosen those priority areas as the target for our 2024 grants program. TOMF will award a maximum of $25,000 in grant funding to 501c3 organizations in Pima County whose missions, programs, and/or projects aim to achieve meaningful advancements in one or both of the priority areas.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 501c3 organizations in Pima County whose missions, programs, and/or projects aim to achieve meaningful advancements in mental/behavioral health AND/OR substance use disorders in our community. Previous awardees may reapply. The suggested grant request range is $3,500 - $7,500. Requests above or below the suggested range will also be considered. A maximum of $25,000 will be awarded during this award cycle. Grant funds may be used to support direct program expenses but cannot be used for program staffing expenses like salaries or benefits. Applicants should carefully consider the following exclusions that result from budgetary considerations, TOMF policy or federal laws.
TOMF does not consider requests from:
1. Individual applicants. 2. Political lobbyists, organizations or campaigns.
3. Religious activities or organizations.
4. Public or private schools.
5. Private foundations or private operating foundations.
6. Professional associations.
7. Specialized health organizations, hospitals or medical centers for operating funds.
8. Tax supported government programs or functions.
9. Fraternal, veterans, or military organizations.
10. Sponsors of conferences or fundraising campaigns
11. Telephone, email and/or mail solicitors. 12. Applicants without an IRS letter of determination stating their status as a 501c3 organization.
Application, Review and Award Process
Qualified organizations are encouraged to submit the Google Forms application by 5:00 pm on April 28, 2024. If applicants are unable to upload budgets or letters of determination to the form, they may be faxed to (520)299-4609 or emailed to nicole@tomf.org. TOMF reserves the right to request additional information as it deems necessary.
Please keep your responses focused, brief, and succinct.
All requests are reviewed by staff to determine whether or not they meet TOMF’s objectives and project guidelines. Applications having significant merit and relevance are later presented to the TOMF Grants Committee and Board of Trustees for consideration.
Decisions on the application(s) will be announced and awarded by June 1, 2024. Funds will be immediately available to the selected organizations.
Organizations receiving an award are expected to comply with the conditions specified in the application procedures. TOMF reserves the right to report publicly on the achievements of its grant recipients.
Any questions regarding the grant opportunity, the application, collaborations, etc. should be submitted by email to Nicole Struck, Program Director at nicole@tomf.org.
Please keep your responses focused, brief, and succinct.
All requests are reviewed by staff to determine whether or not they meet TOMF’s objectives and project guidelines. Applications having significant merit and relevance are later presented to the TOMF Grants Committee and Board of Trustees for consideration.
Decisions on the application(s) will be announced and awarded by June 1, 2024. Funds will be immediately available to the selected organizations.
Organizations receiving an award are expected to comply with the conditions specified in the application procedures. TOMF reserves the right to report publicly on the achievements of its grant recipients.
Any questions regarding the grant opportunity, the application, collaborations, etc. should be submitted by email to Nicole Struck, Program Director at nicole@tomf.org.
Please Note:
TOMF neither supports nor engages in any political activity. It does not attempt to influence legislation or political campaigns for public office, nor does it support organizations engaging primarily in these activities. TOMF does not provide “annual” grants or continuing support. Individual grant proposals from organizations receiving current or previous support will be judged as new requests and evaluated in relation to other proposals. Previous awardees may reapply.