Explore Funding
Educators often use federal funds such as Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Special Education, and Title I to help purchase our programs.
These funds are part of this year’s federal education budget (which is separate from the stimulus package), and a portion of them may still be available in your district.
Educators are able to use these funds for our programs because the programs meet specific aspects of the funding requirements and/or have been endorsed by:
- U.S. Department of Education (SDFS)
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA)
You might also be able to use Title I, IDEA, or Head Start funds from the economic stimulus package to buy our programs. Learn more.
Below are several other funding options, along with tips for securing funds.
Current Grant Announcements
Here is a list of specific grants from foundations and organizations with detailed information about each one.
Government Funding
This lists the major federal grant monies for prevention and social and emotional learning programs.
Other Funding Sources
Here are some resources where you can search for grants, including Web sites, databases, and newsletters.
Program Endorsements and the Lists
Many agencies will only fund programs on approved lists. The programs on these lists have shown positive results in evaluation studies. The SECOND STEP and STEPS TO RESPECT programs are on many of these lists.
Applying for Grants: Tips, Tools, and Guides
Use our toolkit to write a simple proposal for funding. This page features links to Web sites that have a wealth of information on the grant-writing process. We've also prepared copy you can insert into your grant proposals for the SECOND STEP program.
Disclaimer: Although we are proud to offer this list of funding opportunities to you, we cannot guarantee that the foundations and companies listed here will grant you funding to purchase our programs. Before you apply for any of these grants, we recommend contacting the foundation or company in question to make sure that your program is the type of project they are interested in funding.