Heal The Healers Fund

The Heal the Healers (HTH) Fund grantmaking program provides support to professionals working directly with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse who wish to support their colleagues who are grappling with the effects of vicarious trauma. 

Overview of the Funding Program

• 4-6 micro grants awards will be made annually for training, small capital projects, or organizational activities. 
• Maximum of one year of funding up to $5,000 per organization.
• Eligible to non-profit or governmental organizations working directly with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

Areas of Support

The Joyful Heart Foundation has established the following guidelines for its Heal the Healers Fund grants to support those working directly with survivors in the following areas.

• Training and/or program development on self-care practices such as training in trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, somatic therapy, etc.
• Small capital items and equipment that specifically allow staff and volunteers to address their self care needs such as daylight lamps for staff or new furniture for a break room.
• Staff activities to build and support connections between colleagues such as, trust building experiences, monthly pizza nights, or bagel Fridays. 
• Or any combination of the above. 

In addition to the financial support, grantees will also be invited to join a peer learning community cohort that includes: 

• Virtual peer to peer networking opportunities 
• Virtual training/presentations by leading healers, therapists and other professionals with expertise in cutting edge vicarious trauma, empowerment, leadership and therapeutic modalities
• Opportunities to amplify their fellowship/cohort experiences to inspire others in the field

Eligible Organizations

The Heal the Healers Fund considers grant requests from governmental and non-profit professionals working directly with survivors of sexual or domestic violence and child abuse in the US. This includes professionals including, but not limited to: 

• law enforcement working in special victims’ units
• SAFE nurses
• therapists working directly with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse
• victim advocates
• prosecutors working on special victims’ cases
• crisis hotline workers 

We realize that many agencies and professionals fit these criteria and therefore we ask that organizations must be certified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) tax status. Public entities such as Tribal Governments, police departments, and prosecutor’s offices are also eligible. 

The Heal the Healers Fund Grant program does not make grants to individuals. Heal the Healers Fund grants are NOT available for general operating support (staff salaries, rent, utilities, etc.), fundraising events, or endowment funds.

Important Dates

April 8, 2024 - Submissions due to our email address

June 3, 2024 - Grantees notified

Click here to download the grant application. 

If you have any questions or problems filling out the application, please contact healthehealers@joyfulheartfoundation.org.