Grants & Scholarships
Strategic Grantmaking: Collecting Data and Building Models
St. Croix Foundation’s grantmaking provides community stakeholders and businesses with targeted opportunities to positively address the most pressing social needs through strategic grantmaking and scholarship programs that span extracurricular activities, academic skill-building, youth leadership development, community, and capacity building initiatives – and so much more.
We are focused on awarding high-impact grants with an emphasis on equity and capacity building. The Foundation provides individualized support to grant and scholarship recipients and is developing rigorous practices which build the capacity of our partners while ensuring oversight of the investments we are entrusted to make. Our dedicated grants management team routinely engages our donors and evaluates our Funds to ensure the Foundation’s priorities are aligned with current and emerging needs in our Community.
Our Open Funds & How to Submit an Application
Please review the list of our Grant and Scholarship Funds below. Inquiries and applications should be directed to staff@stxfoundation.org. The following are St. Croix Foundation’s funds which are currently accepting applications.
Grant and Scholarship Funds
Created in 2007 to support critical services for under-served and at-risk populations within the St. Croix community, the Denali Fund was designed to grant and loan flexible funding, primarily for reimbursable distribution, to private and public sector providers that offer care to individuals afflicted with HIV/AIDS. An example of the Foundation’s innovative and strategic approach to grantmaking, this Fund sustains continued investments that provide the optimum level of care to our at-risk populations. The Denali Revolving Fund has invested and provided reimbursable grant funding of over $120,000 to date. Please contact the Foundation at 340.773.9898 for information on how to apply to this special fund.
Established in 2013, this Fund supports public school students, educational programs, and cultural activities on the island of St. Croix. DIAM’s past awards include the Roseway Sailing Program, St. Croix Central High School, and the St. Croix Christmas Boat Parade. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. As of December 31, 2021, the DIAM Fund has awarded $314,124.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Limited funds are available.
Eligibility: Organizations
The Foundation Scholars Fund was initially established in 2005 by a generous donor who wished to provide support to young adults attending the University of the Virgin Islands and majoring in business. Since then, the Foundation Scholars Fund has broadened to provide scholarships for youth pursuing summer enrichment opportunities, adults pursuing certification or professional development, and traditional scholarships for higher education. To date, the Foundation Scholars Fund has awarded $43,735 in scholarships.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Limited funds are available.
Eligibility: Individuals
The Patrick and Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund opened its first scholarship cycle on May 1, 2018. In its first five cycles, the Patrick and Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund has granted $59,000 in scholarships ranging from $1000 to $5000 each, to 11 St. Croix students pursuing degrees in meteorology, criminal science, nursing, the culinary arts, engineering, and music education. Students are now attending such institutes as Howard University, the University of the Virgin Islands, Temple University, and the University of Delaware.
For more information, please contact the Foundation directly at 340.773.9898.
Established by Junior Gaspard in honor of his grandparents, Patrick and Amelia Williams, this Fund was created to inspire and reward a strong work ethic, high standards of excellence, and determination in our youth.
Established in 2018, the ProTouch CARES Fund supports agricultural and STEM education initiatives on St. Croix. Funds support all grade-levels throughout the educational pipeline.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Limited funds are available.
Eligibility: Organizations
Established in 2005, this Fund promotes continuing adult education for residents of St. Croix and provides summer enrichment scholarships to young people, emphasizing culture, academic skill-building, and youth development. This Fund has awarded $66,000 in grants and scholarships since its inception.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Limited funds are available.
Eligibility: Individuals and organizations
In our first 6 months, Community First! served 25 resident clients, providing 1,429 meals and 1,176 beds for temporary and emergency shelter. Let it be forever said it was St. Croix Community Foundations that allowed us to open our doors through the CARE Fund.
~ Community First! 2020 CARE Fund Grantee & Nonprofit Partner