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1. PROFESSIONAL/STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FUNDS - Every school district sets a segment of their budget aside for staff development. These funds can typically be used to facilitate the initial start-up staff development as well as the implementation of the Community of Caring components.

2. THE FEDERAL PARTNERSHIPS IN CHARACTER EDUCATION PILOT PROJECTS - Many states have received funding under this program from the U.S. Department of Education. These grants are designated for character development activities and the criteria established for their use fits very well with the Community of Caring framework.

3. SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS FUNDING - Community of Caring was recognized in 2001 as one of 42 effective programs by the U.S. Department of Education. This designation makes Community of Caring an ideal candidate for funding under federal, state and local Safe and Drug-Free Schools programs.

4. TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVES - Teen pregnancy prevention initiatives at the federal, state and local levels, including the federal/state abstinence education dollars have funded Community of Caring initiatives.

5. STATE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL FUNDING - These program moneys are appropriated by state legislatures and reflect the concerns and needs of a given state. Funds may also be set aside for character education, pregnancy prevention, violence prevention, gang projects, at-risk youth, dropout prevention, diversity education, school reform, etc. As such, they can support the training of staff as well as the costs associated with implementing a Community of Caring initiative in a school or district.

6. LEARN AND SERVE - The Corporation for National Service is responsible for the distribution of discretionary moneys that fund values-based Learn and Serve experiences. Each state has a Learn and Serve coordinator usually based at the State Department of Education. Moneys from this program can support staff development and student implementation of service activities.

7. AT-RISK FUNDS - These funds are organized differently in every community. They are moneys frequently targeted for dropout prevention, alternative education, violence prevention in schools, poor academic achievement, truancy, and improved family involvement and may be available to fund your Community of Caring initiative.

8. COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS - Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Clubs, etc. are interested in character development and community service. They may be willing to support the initial start-up staff development as well as participate as mentors, speakers or facilitators in Community of Caring projects. They maintain excellent community connections that can provide ongoing support to schools.

9. LOCAL AND NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONS - Frequently such groups are interested in funding areas that are compatible with the objectives of Community of Caring. These include character and citizenship development, service learning,family involvement and prevention. Check with your local library for directories of local philanthropic foundations. In addition, each state has a satellite Foundation Center, which can be accessed by visiting http://fdncenter.org.

10. COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS - Community foundations address a broad spectrum of community needs and frequently include entities like law enforcement, fire departments, community-based organizations, parks and recreation or educational institutions. Check with the mayor's office as to whether your community has such an organization.

11. CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS - Numerous national and international corporations have foundations that support community and educational projects. These corporations often fund projects in communities where they have local offices. The Foundation Center, which produces the foundation directory on CD-ROM, is an excellent source of information detailing specific corporations and their areas of focus as well as their application process.

12. BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS - Local businesses are interested in supporting efforts to improve the community and want employees who demonstrate personal traits of respect, responsibility and trustworthiness. Involve business leaders in your school's activities and include their employees as mentors, speakers, and facilitators. It may well lead to subsequent financial support and or synergistic relationships.

13. EMPLOYEE MATCHING FUNDS - Many companies contribute to organizations where their employees volunteer. Frequently a company will match employee financial contributions to non-profit organizations. Schools and school districts qualify for these moneys.

14. SCHOOL REFORM - Check state and federal funding sources that drive school reform initiatives.

15. GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES - Health and Human Services, state offices of Maternal and Child Health, state character education programs and similar programs may offer funding that address Community of Caring's parental and family involvement components.

 

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