A number of state funding streams can help you develop a comprehensive financing plan for after-school programs. Use the following resources to identify revenue streams and potential funding sources.
New Grants
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is pleased to announce the availability of State dollars to fund comprehensive pregnancy prevention programs across Michigan for youth ages 10-18 through the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (TPPI).
The TPPI grant application will be available from December 12, 2008 to January 23, 2009 on the TPPI Web site.
Comcast Grants for Diversity-Oriented Programs
The Comcast Foundation is awarding grants to maximize the impact of community investments so they yield tangible, measurable benefits to the neighborhoods Comcast serves and the people who live there. The Foundation's primary focus is in funding diversity-oriented programs that address literacy, volunteerism, and youth leadership development. Maximum Award: $500,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations operating within communities that Comcast serves. Deadline: N/A.
Creating Dedicated Local and State Revenue Sources for Youth Programs
Michigan Department of Education The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program
provides expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low-performing schools. Tutorial services and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading and math. To enhance the academic component of the program, 21st CCLC programs also provide:
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youth development activities
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drug and violence prevention programs
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technology education programs
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art
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music
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recreation programs
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counseling
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character education
Afterschool Funding At A Glance
State Funding for Afterschool
Federal Funding from State Agencies
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Education - Title I, 21st Century Community Learning Centers , Safe and Drug Free Schools
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Juvenile Justice - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Allocation to States
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Health and Human Services - Child Care Development Fund, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
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Agriculture - USDA Snack Money
Governor Discretionary Grants
Before- and After-School Program Grants