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Rest & Joy Fund | Collective 365 The Rest & Joy fund was established to prioritize mental health and making rest & joy accessible and approachable for Black & Brown folks in DC, MD and VA. The Rest & Joy fund is a collaboration between The Mental Health Emergency Fund and Collective 365.
It is the mission of Collective 365 to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health, rest and joy within the Black & Brown communities and to help break down the resource barriers for accessing services and support for mental health, rest and joy. Establish opportunities for rest and joy to be a right rather than a reward for Black & Brown communities.
Just as Collective 365 celebrates and invests in the work of Black and Brown communities, we must also actively invest and elevate the rest and joy of Black and Brown folks. The work cannot be done effectively and sustainably without rest. The Rest & Joy Fund selection process operates on trust-based philanthropy, which means we trust applicants to use the money to do what they see best to achieve rest and joy.
The Fall 2026 application will open at 9am EST on August 28, 2026 and close at 9am EST on October 31, 2026. Please click below to be notified of the next grant cycle. The Mental Health Emergency Fund Podcast Check out the 9th episode of the season to learn about the Rest & Joy Fund.
Website | Apple | Spotify reside in Maryland, DC or Virginia Individuals seeking funding for: mental health services (this may include co-pay/co-insurance, transportation to services, childcare to attend services.
Services include but not limited to: telehealth or in person talk therapy, sound baths, Reiki, mindfulness retreats) rest (this may include paid leave from employment which the recipient uses funds to pay monthly expenses while they are away from work.
We know most Black & Brown folks are not able to take extended paid leave from work, but this time is critical and a necessity for Black and Brown folks) joy (this may include trips, down payment for a home, car) If I join or donate can I still apply for a grant? Yes. If you join the Collective and/or make a general donation, you may still apply for a grant.
Members of the Collective are not eligible to vote in the same giving season they apply, but we believe in giving and getting. Can I apply for a grant if I live outside the DMV area? Grants are only awarded to applicants who primarily serve Black & Brown communities in the DMV (DC, MD, VA).
Every member of the Collective is asked to contribute $100 or $50. The member contributions are used to create grants. The number of members who make a contribution determines the grant amount awarded each year.
Every member, regardless of contribution level, gets a vote at the Community Brunch. Throughout the "giving season", grant applicants will have an opportunity to share the issues and needs impacting their community. The Grants Committee will review grants applications and make selections.
Are grants only for non-profits / 501(c)(3) organizations No. We encourage individuals, community initiatives, businesses to apply for grants. Organizations that have 501(c)(3) status are also eligible to apply. Is there a minimum operating budget requirement for grant applicants?
No. We know that many funding sources require that you have money in order to get money. This often excludes many from receiving funds and the Collective seeks to remove that barrier. I have more questions, but I do not see the answer.
What should I do? We want to answer your questions, please feel free to reach out to Fatima, the founder, via email at collective365info@gmail. com .
What if my idea is new, can I still apply? If I apply will I automatically be selected to receive funds? In order to qualify, the applicant must pay an application fee (sliding scale: $10-20) and complete the application form.
Applicants are selected by random drawing. Applicant should only apply once per grant cycle. Why do I have to pay an application fee?
The application fee is used to support the current cycle of funding. We know the need is plenty and the application fee will expand the available funds for the current cycle. What can I use the money for?
Anything that promotes your over well-being. Please see the examples listed above or contact us via email, collective365info@gmail. com , if you want to ask if something qualifies.
How does someone get the money? Direct payment to applicant via check Collective 365 makes payment (ideal for folks with concerns that the fund would impact their tax status. The applicant would provide an invoice) If I apply and get funds, can I apply the next time?
No, please wait one grant cycle before applying again. We want to spread love to as many folks as possible. For example, if you apply in August 2025 and are selected, you are eligible to apply again August 2027.
If I am from DC, MD or VA, but do not live there now, can I still apply? No. You must be a current resident to apply for funding. Who determines who is selected to receive funds?
Recipients are selected through a random drawing. It was important to the Advisory Board that we not judge folks on how they rest and what brings them joy; therefore, our application is only 9 questions and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. I have a question, who should I contact Please send an email to collective365info@gmail.
com and we will happily answer your questions.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals aged 18 and over, residing in Maryland, DC, or Virginia, identifying as Black or Brown. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Rest & Joy Fund are due October 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rest & Joy Fund is funded by Collective 365. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland and Virginia. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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