CFVI Offering Neighborhood Revitalization & Resilience Grants

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is offering grants to grass-roots organizations throughout the territory.

The grants, called Neighborhood Revitalization & Resilience (NRR) Grants, are intended to support projects that engage residents of under-resourced communities to address specific issues and ongoing challenges.

"Our hope is that this grant program will have a variety of positive outcomes," said CFVI Vice President and Director of Grants and Programs, Anna Wheatley Scarbriel. "First, communities come together to develop grassroots approaches to address pressing needs. As a result, the community members themselves are actively engaged in change efforts because they view themselves as stakeholders with a vested interest. Ultimately, leadership is strengthened and they have pride in their neighborhoods, as well as the motivation and tools to continue their work," she said.

The grant money comes from Cruzan Rum’s Island Spirit Fund via GlobalGiving.

The grant program has two phases.

Phase 1: Applicants outline a strategy to engage their community. There will be up to 15 grant awards for up to $1,000 each. Phase 1 applications are due by June 15, 2021.

Phase 2: Applicants will share the results of their engagement and propose implementation projects. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded for up to 15 grant awards.

For more information or to submit a grant application, visit cfvi.net. If you have questions about the grant process, contact Anna Wheatley Scarbriel at annas@cfvi.net.

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