Joseph & Vera Long Foundation Responsive Grants

Application Deadline: February 20 - March 13

Amount: up to $150,000

ABOUT:  JVLF envisions a society that preserves the natural resources of the world, creates opportunities for children and youth to thrive, provides adequate care for the afflicted and most vulnerable, and supports women. To pursue this vision, JVLF contributes financial support to not-for-profit organizations involved in the communities of Northern California and Hawaii. Program areas include: Connecting Youth with Nature, Fostering Creativity Through the Arts, Maternal Healthcare Access and Education, and Promoting Healthy Aging Through Social Connection.

• Connecting Youth with Nature: Funding supports organizations that provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for school age children to get outside and learn in the natural world. 

• Fostering Creativity Through the Arts: Funding supports school programs and organizations that provide equitable access to tools, materials, classes, instruction, and support and guidance for creative expression. 

• Maternal Healthcare Access and Education: Funding supports organizations that work to eliminate health disparities by providing education about, and access to, essential maternal health care services. 

• Promoting Healthy Aging Through Social Connection: Funding supports organizations that provide seniors with opportunities for productive engagement and social connection and that develop effective solutions to the issue of social isolation.

APPLY: For detailed program descriptions, follow the link to the JVLF programs page. 

NOTE: If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact our Pre-Award Specialists Pia Gabriel at pg12@humboldt.edu, Kaz Wegmuller at kaz.wegmuller@humboldt.edu, or Jocelyne Takatsuno at jt366@humboldt.edu before February 13, 2022. Please note - this is a limited submission opportunity and applicant organizations are limited to one application per calendar year.