Our Grantmaking Priorities
COVID-19 RESPONSE
2020 and 2021 grantmaking has focused on community needs stemming from the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis. The Foundation will be taking a phased approach for the remainder of the year to respond with additional grants to meet needs in the community as the crisis unfolds.
GRANTMAKING FOCUS AREA
Grants are limited to projects and efforts that address the needs of Lakewood residents. The projects and efforts should primarily serve the following vulnerable populations: single-parent heads of household of minor children; children/youth; seniors; refugees/immigrants
FUTURE GRANTMAKING
Remaining grant funds for 2021 will be dedicated to meeting community needs stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. These will be selected through proactive outreach to community government leaders and nonprofit leadership.
Details for grantmaking in 2021 and 2022 will be available at a later time. HLF intends to launch an open application process for grants in 2022 and hopes to provide a combination of Opportunity, Community, and Systems Change grants.
Our Grantmaking Priorities
COVID-19 RESPONSE
2020 and 2021 grantmaking has focused on community needs stemming from the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis. The Foundation will be taking a phased approach for the remainder of the year to respond with additional grants to meet needs in the community as the crisis unfolds.
GRANTMAKING FOCUS AREA
Grants are limited to projects and efforts that address the needs of Lakewood residents. The projects and efforts should primarily serve the following vulnerable populations: single-parent heads of household of minor children; children/youth; seniors; refugees/immigrants
FUTURE GRANTMAKING
Remaining grant funds for 2021 will be dedicated to meeting community needs stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. These will be selected through proactive outreach to community government leaders and nonprofit leadership.
Details for grantmaking in 2021 and 2022 will be available at a later time. HLF intends to launch an open application process for grants in 2022 and hopes to provide a combination of Opportunity, Community, and Systems Change grants.
SOCIAL-IMPACT INVESTMENT PITCH COMPETITION
To best address the most vexing social problems facing our region, we need a wide range of solutions from our best thinkers. The Richard King Mellon Foundation is looking to invest in novel products, technologies, or services from social-mission oriented for-profit companies through our Pitch Competition.
Pitched ideas must align with the Foundation’s programs areas in Economic Development, Economic Mobility, Health & Well-Being, or Conservation.
Winning ideas will receive the following investments:
First Prize: $500,000
Second Prize: $300,000
Third Prize: $200,000
The Foundation will also provide investments for a select group of Pitch Competition applicants through our Social-Impact Investment funding program.