Funding

Funding will be needed for the required facilitator training and curriculum materials. At a minimum 1 manual for every two people attending training is required. Curriculum manuals are copyrighted material and may not be reproduced.

Program implementation expenses have been kept to a minimum. However, some groups may decide to secure outside funding to support facilitator honoraria, child care, food, and supply costs. Supplies for session activities are estimated at $20/family for copying handouts, colored markers, poster board, glue sticks, etc.

View the sample budget for more information.

Possible funding opportunities include:

  • Department of Education grants
  • National Institutes of Health
  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
  • United Way
  • Local Civic/Service Organizations
  • Various Prevention Funds – alcohol, tobacco, gambling, or substance abuse
  • Decatorization Funds
  • Empowerment Funds
  • Youth Development
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • State Block Grants

Sustainability Plan

As you are programming, continue to think about ways that you can continue to implement the program once initial funds go away.