GGS Healthy Living

PROGRAM AREA

Only one request from an organization will be funded in a 12 month period.

Youth Mental Health

The GGS Healthy Living Program supports youth mental health and substance use prevention and intervention programs that employ approaches that are culturally specific, trauma-informed, and led by people that represent the community served. 

ORGANIZATIONS WE FUND

Those serving at-promise elementary, middle and/or high school students in Marin and San Francisco counties. 

PROGRAMS WE FUND

Those which:

Build innovative and integrated strategies to expand access to youth mental health care in clinical settings, schools, and/or community-based programs 
Focus on a multi-generational approach that involve parents and caregivers so they can support the children’s well-being 
Engage youth in evidence-based program development and evaluation to ensure they are getting the support they need 
Have youth-serving programs that are growing the pipeline of mental health professionals who are culturally and linguistically competent
NOTE: These guidelines have been updated as of May 1, 2023. As we implement our new guidelines, we will be accepting one final round of applications under the previous guidelines from existing grantees only. If you have never received a grant from the foundation but would like to apply under the new guidelines, please wait until our first round of applications in February 2024.

NEW APPLICANTS

HOW TO APPLY

If you have reviewed the application criteria above and would like to apply, you will be able to access the application in the grants portal when the submission period is open.

GGS HEALTHY LIVING GRANTEES

HOW TO REAPPLY

Grantees who have received funding within the past year and wish to be considered for subsequent grant funding should submit an application. The application questions can be found here. Please note, the foundation no longer requires grant reports for single-year grants. Abbreviated reporting questions are incorporated into the renewal application. Click the checkbox for the prompt “Did you receive a Bella Vista grant last year?” and answer the additional questions before moving to the narrative section. Please contact Araceli Ayala, Grants Manager, at aayala@pfs-llc.net with questions.

ADDITIONAL

PROGRAM AREAS

WATERSHED RESTORATION

The Watershed Restoration program focuses on restoration and revitalization of key watershed ecosystems within specific geographic areas in California and Oregon.

GGS EARLY LITERACY

The GGS Early Literacy program promotes literacy for children, including acquisition of reading, writing, and comprehension skills, and application of literacy skills to critical thinking and self-expression.

PRE-3 SUPPORT

The Pre-3 Support program focuses on building resiliency among families facing adversity or trauma by helping parents and caregivers cope with toxic stress.