The Community Wellbeing (CWB) program is a partnership between Tri-City Mental Health and local communities in the form of grants that promote wellbeing. We see the role of community as essential in fostering wellness for all individuals. We would like to support communities and groups in the cities of Claremont, La Verne and Pomona that are doing the vital work of maintaining or improving the wellbeing of their members. Through monetary grants and technical assistance, the CWB program is committed to strengthening the capacity of local communities to increase social connection and mental wellbeing.

The CWB program builds upon the knowledge and valuable experience of local communities and supports them to accomplish their goals. Communities that successfully apply will receive numerous forms of support including:

• • • • A grant of up to $10,000 to fund a project that enhances the mental and emotional wellbeing of their members
      • Ongoing guidance and support from Tri-City staff to achieve project goals
      • Technical assistance to collect and receive data from their community and evaluate their project’s impact
      • Greater awareness of mental health and wellbeing within their community
      • Numerous opportunities to network and share with other local communities
      • Access to evidence-based mental health and trauma-focused trainings
      • Connection to resources

Successful communities will have sustainable projects that address the needs of their members and focus on the challenges they face. Through impactful community partnerships and strategic grant projects, we can help improve the mental, emotional and social health of our whole community.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Beginning 2019, the CWB program has dedicated its efforts to improving the wellbeing of children and transition-age youth ages 0 to 25. Communities and groups in Claremont, La Verne and Pomona which are either comprised of youth or fund projects that directly benefit them are eligible to apply. Prospective grantees must also be connected to a non-profit 501(c)3 organization who will act as a fiscal sponsor for their community.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 2025-26 GRANT

We are now accepting applications for the Community Wellbeing Grant 2025-26 fiscal year. Please note that applications are only open to communities that participated in our mandatory Bidder's Conference in February 2025.

Applications are due by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. When submitting, please also include a copy of your 501(c)(3) status or your fiscal sponsor's 501(c)(3). Please email a single electronic copy to Daisy Martinez, Community Capacity Organizer, at dmartinez@tricitymhs.org. Ensure all leadership sign the last page (electronic signatures are accepted).