Grant Funding Tips
The grant landscape is constantly changing, so it’s impossible to list all grants schools may be eligible for or want to apply for. However, below are ideas to consider as you evaluate programs to help support your youth’s protective factors or reduce risk factors.
Funding Sources
Because grants change often, schools may find it beneficial to think about funding sources rather than specific grants. For example:
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has funded programs like:
- Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program
- Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence
- Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
The U.S. Department of Justice has funded grants through its Community Oriented Policing Services program, including:
- COPS Hiring Program
- School Violence Prevention Program
Other helpful grant funders may include:
- The U.S. Department of Education offers a tool for all of its available grants, as well as Grants for Birth to Grade 12.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers Drug-Free Communities grants to prevent youth substance use
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers a variety of substance use and mental health-related grants.
For funding across all federal agencies, visit Grants.gov and search by “substance use” or other relevant terms, depending on your district’s needs.
Collaboration
Districts may benefit by reaching out to local:
- Prevention coalitions
- Mental health centers (See Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services’ Services and Programs page for the most current Mental Health Resources Directory.)
- Law enforcement agencies
- Other organizations invested in youth wellbeing
While funding may be given to an organization outside the district, there may be opportunities for districts to collaborate on programming that benefits youth both within and outside of school.
Greenbush Resources
Not sure if your district (or other organization) is grant ready? Greenbush can help!
- See the video at right for an idea on where to start.
- Check out other tips on our Grant Writing for Programs that Support Kids and Families page.
- Complete our Grant Readiness Form.