Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation has announced its Local Grant Program for 2025. This marks the fourth year of the initiative, with a total of 250000 USD in grant funding available. The foundation will select ten local US-based nonprofits to receive grants supporting mental health programming through education, access to care, and community resilience-building.
Key Objectives
The grant supports organizations aligned with the foundation’s mission to:
- Increase mental health awareness and education
- Improve access to care for underserved populations
- Build protective factors such as emotional resilience, strong relationships, and healthy coping mechanisms
Grant Amount and Budget Guidelines
- Grant size: Between 10000 to 30000 USD
- Total grants: 10 organizations will be awarded
- Budget expectations:
- Applicants must request a specific amount within the eligible range
- The proposal must match the amount requested and demonstrate clear use and impact
- Budgets should not reflect the organization’s total operating budget, only the project-related request
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, organizations must:
- Be a US-based 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing
- Have a minimum of one year in operation
- Offer programs that directly focus on mental health education, care access, or stigma reduction
- Not be affiliated with a political party or engage in partisan activity
- Be able to provide high-resolution images, a logo, and sign a standard grant agreement
Preference will be given to:
- Organizations not awarded a Saks grant in the past two years
- Independent local nonprofits, not chapters of larger federated entities
- Nonprofits with annual revenues under 10 million USD
Application Process
- Application deadline: July 1, 2025
- Applications must be submitted online through a designated form
- A PDF of the application is available for reference
- Organizations may be contacted via email for follow-up or clarification
Program Benefits
Grantees will receive:
- Financial support between 10000 to 30000 USD
- Increased visibility through partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation
- Opportunities to scale or enhance mental health services in local communities
Application Tips
To strengthen your application:
- Align with one or more of the three focus areas: education, care access, or protective factors
- Clearly define the target population, especially underserved or marginalized communities
- Share your plan for how the funding will improve outcomes
- Include measurable objectives, staffing, and detailed budget breakdowns
- Prepare relevant media assets in advance
Program Timeline
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Grant Program Launch | May 2025 |
| Application Deadline | July 1, 2025 |
| Grant Disbursement | Late Summer 2025 |
How to Apply
To apply for the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Local Grant 2025, complete and submit the online application form by July 1 2025.
A PDF version of the application is available for reference and preparation.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to the foundation via email at:
[email protected]
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