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Grantmaking
We fund organizations and projects which disrupt our current behavioral health space and create impact at the individual, organizational, and societal levels.
Participatory Funds
Our participatory funds alter traditional grantmaking by shifting power
to impacted communities to direct resources and make funding decisions.
Special Grant Programs
We build public and private partnerships to administer grant dollars toward targeted programs.
Program Related Investments
We provide funds at below-market interest rates that can be particularly useful to start, grow, or sustain a program, or when results cannot be achieved with grant dollars alone.
Alyson Ferguson, MPHContact Alyson about grantmaking, program related investments, and the paper series.
Samantha Matlin, PhDContact Samantha about program planning and evaluation consulting services.
Caitlin O'Brien, MPHContact Caitlin about the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness, the Annual Innovation Award, and trauma-informed programming.
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On Monday, May 17, 2021 Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) and the Scattergood Foundation hosted a discussion on how the Pennsylvania Pardon System could be the road out of poverty for the City of Philadelphia. Speakers included: Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney Jeff Brown, President & CEO of Brown’s Super Stores, Inc. Evan Figueroa-Vargas, Employment Systems Program Analyst […]
Active Minds is excited to announce its 2021 Emerging Scholars Fellows. The Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program aims to expand the body of literature, creative expression, and discourse devoted to mental health with a particular emphasis on health equity and antiracism related to young adult mental health. It encourages creativity in the development of a project that […]
Upon reflection and consideration, we have decided not to move forward with our annual Scattergood Innovation Award. We did not come to this decision lightly, as we have deeply enjoyed getting to know innovators in behavioral health from around the country. We have learned immensely from you all. The Scattergood Innovation Award was developed to […]
What does Black history mean to me? It matters that the history of Black and Brown people be recognized. Not only does that validate our experience to those who would stifle or deny it, it validates who we are and who we can be as a community. There’s an adage: “If you can’t see it, […]
What Does Black History Mean To You And How Does It Inform Your Practice? As a Black woman, Black history means everything to me. I am nothing without the work of my ancestors, and my only goal is to make them proud. I am honored to be Black because I associate Blackness with brilliance, passion, […]
What Does Black History Mean To You And How Does It Inform Your Practice? As a first-generation immigrant from Nigeria, I stepped into the Black experience in the USA as an adult. Over time, I have come to understand the weight of that identity and the often-painful history behind it. I recognize the fact that […]
This month, the Scattergood Foundation is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the work of Black voices and practitioners in behavioral health. We’re kicking the month off with our very own Joy Ogbonnaya, Operations Coordinator, and Aminata Diallo, Manager of Learning and Community Impact. Listen along for reflections on Black History Month, the current […]
After 2020, the typical new year hopefulness may seem futile. But with the COVID-19 vaccine in distribution and a new administration starting this month, there is good reason to believe that this year will at least be better than the last. The harsh lessons of 2020 are still top of mind, making now the right […]
Congratulations to Dr. Jill Bowen for being named as Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS). We’ve had the opportunity to work with Dr. Bowen in her role as Deputy Commissioner and are thrilled to continue our partnership as she moves into her new role. The DBHIDS Commissioner plays a […]
We started 2020 off fresh with a new Positioning Statement and a commitment to shift the paradigm and practice for behavioral health to recognize the unique spark and basic dignity in every human. Looking back now, it’s clear how critical this guiding frame was in navigating the unending challenges of this year. As 2020 comes […]
