MINI-GRANTS PROGRAM

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands is committed to using resources from unrestricted sources to fund innovative programs and projects that show promise of developing into longer-term responses to the needs of children and families in the Virgin Islands. Established in 1990, CFVI is a growing collection of permanent endowment funds set up by donors for the long-term benefit of the USVI.
 
The Mini-Grants Program promotes the initiation of new and creative programs and projects that are of direct benefit to the children, youth or families of the Virgin Islands and demonstrate the promise of continuing after the expiration of the grant. CFVI will give priority to proposals not already being met by established programs. Grants cannot be used to assist with the underwriting of operating budgets. 
 
Funding Limits: Awards in the CFVI Mini-Grants Program will range from $250 to $1,000.  Up to $35,000 in grants will be awarded. 
 
Eligibility: Any private group  (i.e. school class or club, sports team, alumni group, etc.) or individual in the US Virgin Islands may submit an application. Proposals will also be accepted from established non-profit organizations.  Any applicant who was a recipient of a CFVI Mini-Grant must submit a brief written report and documentation on the use of the grant in order to be eligible for a CFVI Mini-Grant for the next year.  Click here for the 2008 Mini-Grant application

JUDITH A. TOWLE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FUND

Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund provides for studies and activities that address environmental concerns that transcend the boundaries of any single island or island state, particularly in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and in the dual-island state of St. Kitts and Nevis. 
 
Funding Limits:  One or more grants will be made annually, not to exceed a total of $3,500 in any single year.
 
Eligibility: Any individual or non-profit organization whose research focuses on the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, or the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis may submit a grant application.  Preference will be given to graduate students who are residents of the U.S. or British Virgin Islands or of the Federation of St. Kitts/Nevis.
 
The Environmental Studies Fund will provide support for internships: sponsored by an institution of higher education, a public sector agency, or an NGO based in the U.S. or British Virgin Islands or in St. Kitts/Nevis.

Research studies by graduate students: focused on transboundary environmental issues in the U.S. or British Virgin Islands or in St. Kitts/Nevis.

Workshops, Seminars, Lectureships: sponsored by an institution of higher education, a public sector agency, or an NGO based in the U.S. or British Virgin Islands or in St. Kitts/Nevis.  Publications focused on transboundary environmental issues in the U.S. or British Virgin Islands or in St. Kitts/Nevis. 
2008 Judith Towle Application (coming soon)

RAPID RESPONSE

A generous donation from the West Indian Company and Hovensa LLC, established the Rapid Response Funds at the Community Foundation. Since 2003, grants have been distributed to families faced with financial emergencies. Community Foundation incorporated with local community organizations to grant monies to families with a one time need for the purchase of medical prescriptions, for emergency travel, for appliances such as refrigerators and stoves, to repair vehicles, to assist with rental payments and other needs.