Wellbeing Fund

Grants for Los Angeles Homeless Response Sector Workers

Applications are now Closed

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Applications are now Closed |

We’ve received an overwhelming amount of responses so we are moving up the deadline to apply

Due April 13

Overview

The Wellbeing Fund will distribute $1M in microgrants directly to workers so they can address their unique wellbeing needs. LA County Homeless sector workers can apply for a one-time grant describing their wellbeing needs and the funding required.

The grants take a holistic and inclusive approach to wellbeing, allowing workers to identify and express their needs rather than imposing restrictive definitions of wellbeing supports. We believe that by focusing on individual wellbeing, we can inspire employers to think more creatively about supporting worker benefits and overall wellbeing. The data collected from grant applications will also help funders and employers better understand the needs of workers in the sector, informing future wellbeing initiatives.

Background

The Wellbeing Grants are part of our partnership with United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) and Cedars-Sinai Investing in the Care and Retention of Workers in the Homeless Response Sector addressing challenges like burnout, fatigue, and high turnover rates.

This partnership has led to over $5M in funds granted directly to frontline workers and Community Based Organizations as well as additional resources invested in Healing Justice programming, and a Living Wage report to assess the gap and path to provide a true living wage to LA’s homeless sector workers.

Eligibility

  • Employment Status

    You must be currently working to end homelessness and employed by an organization or entity in LA County.

  • Work Location

    Your work must be focused within Los Angeles County.

  • Email Verification

    You must have a current working email address associated with your employing organization or entity.

Questions about your eligibility? Watch our information session.

Apply

What should I request funds for?

We don’t want to restrict the ways you might imagine what would make you feel well. Consider what would most support your wellbeing at this time whether it’s support for your physical, mental, or emotional health, or something that would bring you relief in some way.

Due April 13, 6 p.m.

Applications are now closed

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Applications are now closed |

Applications are now closed

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Selection Timeline

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Application form opens

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— Mon. April 3
“Information Session
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— Wed, April 12, 12-1 p.m. PT
“Application Deadline”
— Thu, April 13, 6 p.m. PT
“Grantees Notified”
— Mon, May 8
“Deadline to respond and accept the award. After May 26th we reserve the right to re-grant any unclaimed funds.”
— Fri, May 26 11 p.m. PT
“Payments sent to all Grantees who accepted award and submitted error-free paperwork by May 26th.”
— Thu, June 22

FAQs

  • Yes, you are eligible to apply for this grant. Please add more description to your job title if you need to.

  • Yes, you are eligible to apply for this grant. You are doing necessary and supportive work to end homelessness in Los Angeles.

  • Yes, you are eligible to apply for this grant.

  • No, you are not eligible. These grants are allocated for those working in LA County.

  • No, you are not eligible. While we thank you for your time and dedication, these funds are allocated for W2 employees in the homeless response sector workforce.

  • We leave that up to you to define what would support your wellbeing. We will not be making value judgments based on your ask but we will not accept requests that are illegal or could likely cause harm to you or others. We ask that you are sincere in your requests as we are sincere in this offering.

  • Ask for as much as you need, but be aware that the $1M fund will be distributed among many applicants so even if you are a grantee, you may not receive full funding for your request.

  • We define the homeless response sector broadly as the organizations and activities that are collectively working across Los Angeles County to end homelessness and poverty connected to housing insecurity. Experience working in this sector could include working at a direct service non-profit that provides housing, outreach, jobs, case management or other direct services to people currently or formerly experiencing homelessness; volunteering or interning at an organization that works on policy and advocacy related to housing or homelessness, such as tenant's rights organizing, economic empowerment policies, workforce development, food insecurity, and benefits advocacy.

More questions? Learn more by watching our information session.

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