Jay L. Smith Family Foundation Grants
Jay L. Smith Family Foundation
Rolling
Route 4: NHELP Vehicle
3.40
Weighted Score
Amount
$5K - $30K
Deadline
rolling
LOI Required
No
Funder Type
private foundation
Jay L. Smith Family Foundation Grants
ID: SMITH-007 Funder: Jay L. Smith Family Foundation Type: Private Foundation Priority: 🟡 PURSUE Weighted Score: 3.40
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Award Range | $5,000 - $30,000 |
| Typical Award | $15,000 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
| Grant Duration | 12 months (one-time) |
| Geographic Focus | National |
Opportunity Summary
The Jay L. Smith Family Foundation supports programs serving elderly populations and patients with specific health conditions. Several priorities align with NHELP populations.
Funding Priorities
- Alzheimer's disease
- Cancer support
- Elderly care
- Suicide prevention
- Domestic violence
Key Requirements
- 501(c)(3) status
- Patient/elderly focus
- One-time grants
- Measurable outcomes
Strategic Fit
Alignment with FIU Programs
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Thrive Platform | Moderate - Screens for aging/mental health |
| NeighborhoodHELP | Moderate - Serves elderly in community |
| Innovation Story | AI screening for senior needs |
Population Alignment
- Elderly care = NHELP senior population
- Suicide prevention = Thrive mental health screening
- Patient support = NHELP chronic disease services
Recommended Framing
"NeighborhoodHELP proposes to enhance elderly care services through mobile health outreach, utilizing AI-powered screening to identify seniors at risk for social isolation, depression, and unmet healthcare needs..."
Application Process
Online Application
- Access foundation website
- Submit proposal and budget
- Rolling review process
Required Documents
- Proposal narrative
- Budget
- 501(c)(3) documentation
Application Portal
- URL: https://www.jaylsmithfamilyfoundation.org/
- Format: Online portal
Budget Considerations
| Amount | Best Use |
|---|---|
| $5K-$10K | Pilot project, specific equipment |
| $10K-$20K | Small program expansion |
| $20K-$30K | Larger initiative |
Action Items
- Review foundation giving history
- Document elderly population served by NHELP
- Compile mental health screening data
- Identify specific elderly care enhancement
- Draft proposal for pilot project
Contacts
- Website: jaylsmithfamilyfoundation.org
Notes
- Smaller grants = good for pilot projects
- One-time funding = plan for sustainability
- Elderly care and suicide prevention align
- Consider for specific senior-focused initiative
- Lower effort/lower reward - pursue opportunistically
Alignment Scores
3.40
Weighted Score
Funder Alignment3.5
Capability Match3.5
Success Probability3.0
Strategic Value3.0
Resource Efficiency4.5
Strategic Notes
Smaller grants. Elderly care and suicide prevention align with NHELP.