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JULY2002

Our community is very interested in starting a new program for community learning experiences. We have information regarding some excellent models but will need funding to get the program started. What are some resources regarding possible funding?

It is always best to first look at existing funds and funding structures within the school and community. This will certainly make sustainability less of an issue. It may be possible to incorporate some or all of the new initiative under existing funding sources.

However, if new money is the only answer, there are several possible resources. Federal, State, and local funds exist, some of which might be administered through block grants. There is also private funding through foundations, community-based organizations, or local volunteer organizations.

Here is a list of resources to begin your search:

1. Safe and Drug Free Schools (www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS) funds school- and community-based drug and violence prevention programs

2. Safe Schools, Healthy Students Initiative
(www.ed.gov) funds safe school and alcohol/drug prevention programs

3. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (www.cfda.gov) is a government-wide collection of federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide benefits to the public. It outlines every federal grant, with all the necessary information to know if you are eligible and how to apply.

4. School Grants (www.schoolgrants.org/grant_opps.htm) is a listing of all types of grants for school, students, and teachers. It also has some great links.

5. GrantsWeb (www.research.sunysb.edu/researcj/kirby.html#index) provides information regarding grants and other funding resources on the Internet.

6. The Foundation Center
(http://fdncenter.org) is a valuable resource for understanding how foundations work and provide possible funding. It also publishes a weekly list of funding opportunities.

7. The Finance Project
(www.financeproject.org) provides information regarding funding in general. It has resources regarding state and local funding, community-based supports, budgeting and accountability. There are several guides of interest: a. Using Title 1 to Finance Out of School Time and Community School Initiatives by Sharon Diech, Victoria Wegener, and Elisabeth Wright (December 2001) and b. Using the Community Development Block Grant to Support Out of School and Community School Initiatives.

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	JULY2002 Our community is very interested in starting a new program for community learning experiences. We have information regarding some excellent models but will need funding to get the program started. What are some resources regarding possible funding? It is always best to first look at existing funds and funding structures within the school and community. This will certainly make sustainability less of an issue. It may be possible to incorporate some or all of the new initiative under existing funding sources. However, if new money is the only answer, there are several possible resources. Federal, State, and local funds exist, some of which might be administered through block grants. There is also private funding through foundations, community-based organizations, or local volunteer organizations. Here is a list of resources to begin your search: 1. Safe and Drug Free Schools (www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS) funds school- and community-based drug and violence prevention programs 2. Safe Schools, Healthy Students Initiative (www.ed.gov) funds safe school and alcohol/drug prevention programs 3. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (www.cfda.gov) is a government-wide collection of federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide benefits to the public. It outlines every federal grant, with all the necessary information to know if you are eligible and how to apply. 4. School Grants (www.schoolgrants.org/grant_opps.htm) is a listing of all types of grants for school, students, and teachers. It also has some great links. 5. GrantsWeb (www.research.sunysb.edu/researcj/kirby.html#index) provides information regarding grants and other funding resources on the Internet. 6. The Foundation Center (http://fdncenter.org) is a valuable resource for understanding how foundations work and provide possible funding. It also publishes a weekly list of funding opportunities. 7. The Finance Project (www.financeproject.org) provides information regarding funding in general. It has resources regarding state and local funding, community-based supports, budgeting and accountability. There are several guides of interest: a. Using Title 1 to Finance Out of School Time and Community School Initiatives by Sharon Diech, Victoria Wegener, and Elisabeth Wright (December 2001) and b. Using the Community Development Block Grant to Support Out of School and Community School Initiatives.

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