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Community Vitality Fund

Supporting community-led education, connections and actions that help people live well and thrive.

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About Fund
Fund Purpose
Who This Fund Is For
Selection Criteria
How To Apply
Questions?

Community Vitality Fund

Who is this for:

Community groups, patient-led organizations and nonprofits

Supports:

Events, gatherings, projects, and other initiatives that educate, empower, and share knowledge about sleep, circadian, and community wellbeing

Focus:

Community connection, patient advocacy, grassroots efforts, shared learning, elevating patient voices

STATUS: Applications are currently closed.

Please contact us if you would like to be notified when this grant opens for 2027.

About the fund

The Fund recognizes that wellness is not built through information alone. It is strengthened when people feel seen, understood, and connected. Through the Fund, WSCN provides basic financial assistance to individuals, groups, and organizations that offer, or plan to offer, events, workshops, programs, or other initiatives that provide learning, support, connection, and education.

The Fund supports projects that are focused on sleep and circadian health, sleep disorders or related themes around whole-person health.

The Community vitality fund purpose

Build Community

Create welcoming spaces for connection

Increase Visibility

Elevate lived experience, particularly for people navigating chronic, complex, or invisible conditions

Advance Awareness

Increase understanding of wellness, sleep and circadian health, and whole-person care

Share Knowledge

Foster accessible information exchange among patients, families, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and community partners

Reduce Barriers

Expand participation regardless of financial, physical, geographic, or logistical limitations

Celebrate Progress

Recognize progress through learning, seeking support, adapting, advocating, connecting, and continuing forward

Who this program is for

The Community Vitality Fund might be suitable if you:
Are part of a community group, patient-led organization, advocacy group, or nonprofit
Want to support people affected by sleep, circadian, or related health challenges
Have a clear idea for an educational, outreach, or community-building activity that needs funding support
Require a fiscal partner to qualify for funding

Selection Criteria

Community need: The project addresses a key issue, gap, or opportunity
Practical impact: The project supports learning, connection, or wellbeing
Community leadership: People with lived experience are directly involved
Feasibility: The project has a clear plan and realistic scope
Equity and access: The project addresses barriers to support or education

How To Apply

The application form will ask for a short description of:
  • Your group, organization, or community
  • The project or activity you want to fund
  • Who the project will support
  • How the project connects to sleep, circadian health, wellness, or lived experience
  • The amount of support requested and how it would be used

Questions?

If applications are not yet open, or you are not sure whether this award is the right fit, please contact WSCN with your questions.
Contact Us

Applications are currently closed for 2026.

Applications will reopen in 2027, and you can apply directly online here.

FAQs

Is this program open now?
Yes, applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis.
How much does it award?
The Fund provides support that varies on a case-by-case basis. You will need to clearly explain the funding you require and how you will use it so we can assess eligibility. We may request additional information after you submit your application.
What will I need before I apply?

Take time to prepare for the application, and ensure you can describe the following:

  • Your group, organization, or community purpose
  • The project or activity you want to fund
  • Who the project will support
  • How the project connects to sleep, circadian health, wellness, or lived experience
  • The amount of support requested and how it would be used
How long does the process take?
Normally 2-4 weeks from application until a decision is made.
Can someone help me complete the application?
Yes. If you need assistance, please include a note about who helped you and how they assisted with your application. Additionally, please inform WSCN of any special accommodations you may require. If you need assistance, contact us directly with your request.
What if I am not selected?
Where practical, WSCN will provide feedback on why your application was not successful, and what next steps are available to you.
Can I withdraw my application?
Yes, you can withdraw an application, simply email info@sleephealth.org with your request.
Who can I contact about the program?
Please contact us here, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Past awardees

Inaugural LiveSeen Walk 2026

The Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network (WSCN) is proud to support the launch of the LiveSeen Walk through the Community Vitality Fund, with gratitude to Alkermes for supporting this inaugural initiative. At its heart, the LiveSeen Walk brings people together to recognize the power of being seen, acknowledged, and connected in community. The event brings together people living with often-invisible conditions, including mental health problems, narcolepsy and hypersomnolence disorders, substance use and recovery, cardiovascular health, and neurodegenerative conditions.

WSCN believes that whether a person’s step forward is speaking up, seeking support, adapting to a new reality, educating others, or simply showing up — every journey deserves to be seen. The walk will raise visibility and awareness in 2026 and continue in future years.