2020 Momentum Grants Awarded
SIx local nonprofits are recipients of 2020 Momentum Grants. Now in its fourth year, the 2020 grant awards totaled $35,000, an increase of $8,000 (23%) from 2019. Momentum grants fuel projects and programs that help people who are facing poverty build momentum as they take steps to reach their potential and positively impact our community.
The Momentum Grant program was established in 2017 at the Douglas County Community Foundation by the Rob and Micki Chestnut family. “We believe that each person possesses great power for good,” said Micki. “When they are given the support they need to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, our entire community benefits.”
The annual Momentum Grant cycle begins in early spring and grants are awarded in May each year.
| 2023 Momentum Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas | Strengthening Douglas County-- CCNEKS Strengthening Programs | $4,000.00 |
| Communities In Schools of Mid-America | Integrated Student Supports for Prairie Park Elementary School | $4,000.00 |
| Family Promise of Lawrence | Stabilization Supports | $10,000.00 |
| O'Connell Children's Shelter | Hope, Health and Strength Learning Center for O'Connell Children's Shelter | $10,000.00 |
| Ready for Good | Equipment for Good | $12,000.00 |
| The Willow Domestic Violence Center | Housing and Employment Stabilization | $4,000.00 |
| Van Go, Inc. | Van Go is Home | $6,000.00 |
Total Momentum Grants |
$50,000.00 |
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| 2022 Momentum Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center | Bright Beginnings | $10,000.00 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas | Compounding Interest: Building on Asset Development Gains for Douglas County | $8,500.00 |
| Communities in Schools of Mid-America | Basic Needs Support at Prairie Park Elementary | $8,500.00 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | One-to-One Mentoring: Helping Youth Reach their Full Potential | $3,000.00 |
| Lawrence Human Society | Creating a Mobile Pet Pantry | $5,000.00 |
| Soul Bloom | The Ready for Good Transportation Project | $15,000.00 |
Total Momentum Grants |
$50,000.00 |
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| 2021 Momentum Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Artists Helping the Homeless, Inc. | Douglas County BE THE CHANGE Program Phase 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas | Asset Development and Workforce Strengthening Programs in Douglas County | $10,000.00 |
| Children's Learning Center, Inc. | Early Childhood CDA Grant | $3,400.00 |
| Family Promise of Lawrence | Help Us Move In Program – Providing Deposits to help Families move out of a situation of homelessness and into their new home | $8,000.00 |
| Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. | Free Housing and Financial Counseling to Help Douglas County Families Stay Financially Stable | $3,500.00 |
| Lawrence Habitat for Humanity | Mortgage Payment Assistance Program | $4,800.00 |
| Lawrence Humane Society | Housing for the Whole Family: Building Families’ Momentum by Removing Barriers to Housing | $5,000.00 |
| Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. | Successful Transitions for Housing Stability | $3,000.00 |
| The Willow Domestic Violence Center | Survivor Momentum | $2,300.00 |
Total Momentum Grants |
$50,000.00 |
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| 2020 Momentum Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Community Services | Supporting Working Families with Quality Early Childhood Education | $5,000.00 |
| Communities In Schools of Mid-America | CIS of Mid-America: Helping Students Reach their Potential in the Face of a Crisis | $5,000.00 |
| Family Promise of Lawrence | Stabilization Program - Keeping Families Housed - COVID-19 Response Adjustment | $7,500.00 |
| FULL CIRCLE TENANT SERVICES INC | ConnectHomeUSA | $7,500.00 |
| Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. | Housing Stabilization Collaborative (HSC) Rental Support and Microloan Program | $5,000.00 |
| The Willow Domestic Violence Center | Survivor Crisis to Stability Momentum Fund | $5,000.00 |
Total Momentum Grants |
$35,000.00 |
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