Finding partners to collaborate with is always a good funding strategy. Our staff will do everything we can to help with your search for funds and provide proposal content. There are several things you can do to help us keep you informed:

1. Check our web site frequently. When we hear of "requests for proposals" (RFPs) being released, we try to post as much information as possible.
2. Be sure we have your current email address in our database. We send out announcements regarding new funding sources as often as possible.
3. Communicate with us. Let us know about new funding sources or RFPs as you learn about them. Our best source of information comes from our clients and members.

Check your own community for potential collaborators who have access to additional funds. Some clients have developed collaborations with community mental health agencies, police departments, sheriff departments and local National Guard programs.

Sources

Office of Juvenile Justice – This department releases large amounts of funding for programs that impact juvenile delinquency, truancy from school, drop out prevention, bullying etc. http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/funding/FundingList.asp

Nationwide Grants – This is a clearinghouse for grant resources by state with a primary focus on school programs. Some grants apply to Canada as well. http://schoolgrants.org/grant_opps.htm

Local Department of Education – Go to your state Department of Education web site for funding sources.

U.S. Department of Education – This site is an overview of funding from US DOE. http://www.ed.gov/admins/grant/find/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln

Finish Line – Athletic retailer supports athletic and wellness programs in areas where their stores are located. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. http://www.finishline.com/store/
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