School, District, and Community Funds
Many schools use school or district prevention, school safety, character education, or discretionary funds to purchase our programs, or Safe and Drug-Free Schools funds distributed by their states. If you are unable to use these funds, community funding sources may be a good option. Below are ideas for finding funding in your community.
Funding Opportunities List and E-Newsletter
Check out our list of current funding opportunities and sign up for our Funding Infosource e-newsletter, which features current funding opportunities and tips.
Other Places to Look for Community Funding
Here are some other ideas for sources of community funding.
- County government discretionary funds
- Governors' special council funds for child abuse prevention
- Mental health funds
- School enhancement dollars
- Mayors' offices—municipal government
- Banking institutions, including credit unions
- Police departments and other crime prevention associations/organizations
- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Libraries
- Neighborhood Watch groups
- Parent-teacher organizations/associations
- Faith-based institutions
- Private foundations
- Corporations or businesses not listed in our current funding opportunities: either at an individual store location, such as Starbucks or Target, or at the corporate office level
- Service organizations
Fundsnet Services Online
This is a database of private funding by state.
GrantsAlert
GrantsAlert is a Web site that helps nonprofits—especially those involved in education—secure the funds they need to continue their important work.
