Community-based organizations tackling Sickle Cell Disease face numerous challenges, often due to limited financial resources.
Looking For Funding?
On behalf of the CA SCD CBO Collaborative, I want to express our gratitude for your active participation in the Collaborative. Cayenne Wellness Center (CWC) appreciates your commitment to the sickle cell community and your dedication to improving the lives of those affected by this condition.
Thanks to the State funding received by CWC, we are looking to fund a project, event, or activity your organization would like to undertake. There is $125,000.00 in 2024-2025 to fund up to six organizations. We will NOT fund the following:
- Capital campaigns, building construction, employee benefits, or fundraising (does not preclude seeking funds from other sponsors)
- Projects or activities aimed solely at transportation to/from healthcare services
- Medical and scientific research (e.g., Investigator Sponsored Trials)
- CME education and training
- Entertainment expenses, including lavish meals and alcohol
- Activities hosted at lavish facilities such as a spa or resort
- Funding market research or analysis to build a business plan
- While salaries exclusive of benefits for Community Health Outreach Workers or Care Navigators are permitted, direct physician or other health care provider salaries/ compensation are outside the purview of this program.
- Projects/Programs/Events that occur outside of California.
As mentioned during our Annual Meeting in October 2023, you can build capacity through this funding opportunity.
What’s the Grant Application Period?
The grant application period will commence on April 1, 2024, and the deadline for submission is April 24, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST. To assist you in preparing your application, CWC will host a technical assistance workshop to answer your questions about the application. The workshop is scheduled for Monday, April 8th, at 3:00 p.m. PST. The application will be available on the Cayenne Wellness Center website on April 1, 2024. The website is www.cayennewellness.org.
What’s the Grant Timeline?
- Grant Announcement: March 1, 2024
- Grant Opens April 1, 2024
- Grant Due Date: April 24, 2024, 11:59 pm, PST
- Funding range: $5K – $75K
- Award Letters Sent: May 10, 2024
- Funds Distributed: May 31, 2024
Need Technical Support?
Technical assistance:
- Technical Assistance Workshop (Optional) April 8th at 3:00 pm PST. If you have questions about the application, you can participate in the technical assistance workshop on April 8th at 3:00 pm PST. Registration is required by April 5th at 3:00 pm PST. Please complete the attached registration form and email Venita Garvin, CWC Assistant Grant Writer, at venita.garvin.cayennewellness@gmail.com.
- Technical assistance office hours will begin Tuesday, April 9th, and continue through Tuesday, April 23rd. Only Monday through Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST. (No Fridays or weekends.) Applicants can complete the Technical Assistance Request form and email Venita Garvin, CWC Assistant Grant Writer, to request technical assistance.
Tips To Keep In Mind
First, please review the PDF application below. Second, input your responses by typing them out in a document. The document will allow you to copy and paste the information into the application form easily. Refer to the application images below for reference.
⚠️ Alert
You must finish your application in a single session. Once begun, completion is required. To assist you, we recommend copying and pasting the information into a Word document or using the notes feature before commencing.
The Application is Laid Out As Follows:
Click here to here to download the Guide
Click here to download a Word Version of the document (**COPY THIS FORM** After creating a duplicate, you’re ready to fill out the form in Word. This allows you to easily copy your responses and paste them into the digital application form.
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In the spirit of collaboration, let us continue working together to positively impact our sickle cell community. Together, we can achieve great things.
Peace and love,
Dr. Carolyn Rowley | Executive Director
Cayenne Wellness Center
Section 1: Organization Information
1.1 Organization Name
1.2 Organization Mission Statement
1.3 Year Established
1.4 Legal Status. Are you a 501(c)(3)?
1.5 EIN
1.7 Contact Person (Title)
1.8 Contact Person (Email address)
1.9 Contact Person (Phone Number)
1.10 Website
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Section 2: Your Organization’s Background
2.1 Briefly describe your organization and its history.
2.2 What is the primary focus of your organization?
2.3 What are your organization’s main achievements to date?
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Section 3: Your Organization’s Budget Information
3.1 List revenue sources for your organization. Minimum of three.
3.2 Total Organizational Budget for 2024 (1 PDF or XLS file ONLY).
3.3 Breakdown of Organizational Expenses (1 PDF or XLS file ONLY).
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Section 4: Project Description
4.1 What is the proposed Project/Program/Event?
4.2 How does the proposed project/program/event align with your organization’s mission?
4.3 How will the Project/Program/Event be implemented?
4.4 Who will be responsible for implementing the Project/Program/Event?
4.5 How will you measure the success of the Project/Program/Event?
4.6 How does the Project/Program/Event address a current need in the community?
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Section 5: Grant Information
5.1 Grant Amount Requested:
5.2 Grant Purpose:
5.3 Expected Outcomes:
5.4 Timeline for Project/Program/Event (1 PDF ONLY)
Download the Timeline form HERE.
***Please DO NOT respond to the form using the link provided. You must download the form to your device, fill it out, save it as PDF, and upload it below.***
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Section 6: Budget Information
Section 6: Project, Program, Event Budget Information
6.1 Project, Program Event Budget (1 PDF or XLS file ONLY):
Download the Budget form HERE.
***Please DO NOT respond to the form using the link provided. You must download the form to your device, fill it out, save it as a PDF or XLS file, and upload it.***
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Section 7: Required Attachments
7.1 List other funding sources your organization has pursued that are specific to this
project/program/event to. Include the entity name, amount requested, and current status
of the application, such as funded, denied, or still under review.
7.2 If Cayenne Wellness Center (CWC) cannot fund your project/program/event at the
requested amount, will you still be able to implement it? Yes or No: Please explain your
yes or no answer.
7.3 How will your organization keep the project/program/event going after the CWC grant
ends?
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Section 8: Required Attachments
8.1 Organizational Budget for 2024 (1 PDF or XLS file ONLY):
8.2 Timeline (1 PDF/SPREADSHEET ONLY):
8.3 Program Budget (1 PDF or XLS file ONLY):
8.4 List of Board Members (1 PDF ONLY)
Full name, type of stakeholder (warrior, caregiver, or occupation).
8.5 List of Staff Members And Contractors (1 PDF ONLY):
Full name, title, and role.
8.6 Most recent Annual Report (1 PDF ONLY):
8.7 Most Recent 990 (1 PDF ONLY): 2022
If completed, the (2023) 990 is preferred,
8.8 Additional Supporting Materials (1 PDF ONLY):
If you do have one or more of the required attachments, please create a PDF explaining why you do not have it and then upload your PDF explanation document.
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Section 9: Signature
9.1 By submitting this grant application, the organization certifies that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of its knowledge and belief. The organization agrees to use any funds awarded as approved by CWC. The organization agrees to respond timely to reporting requests from Cayenne Wellness Center. The organization also agrees to provide a report/presentation at the October annual CA SCD CBO Collaborative meeting.
9.2 Signature:
9.3 Date:
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