The Foundation for Enhancing Communities is seeking applications for The Kids Trust Fund Grant Program to help young children of abuse grow up in a happy, safe, and exciting environment.
Donor Name: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
State: Pennsylvania
County: Dauphin County (PA), Franklin County (PA), Juniata County (PA), Lancaster County (PA), Mifflin County (PA), Perry County (PA), York County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Priorities
The Kids Trust Fund invites established nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations to submit proposals to support child-focused programs and services that are within the confines of existing programs and services that your agency currently provides.
Eligible activities may include:
- Therapeutic recreational, fun activities for children of abuse
- Early intervention services
- Support groups for individuals or families
- Mental, emotional, or behavioral health services
Funding Information
Up to $15,000
Project Period
Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Programs must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Serve children aged 0-18 years old and/or their families
- Operate within the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, York, Lancaster, Juniata, and Mifflin.
- Enhance or expand the services already provided by your organization (if your organization is proposing a new program, you must provide a plan for sustaining the program after the grant term)
Grants are interested in supporting innovative activities that directly benefit children of abuse and their families. Proposals should:
- Be innovative and not duplicate existing programs and services
- Empower children of abuse
- Be collaborative in nature
- Have the potential to become long-term solutions to existing abuse issues involving youth
- Demonstrate measurable and achievable outcomes
The foundation does not fund
- Advertising
- Capital campaigns
- Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations
- Individuals
- National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence
- New staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainability
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Retroactive projects
For more information, visit TFEC.
