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Description: Family Initiative continuation grants are intended to support
communities that have successfully begun undertaking
asset-based community development efforts focused on making
their community a better place for children and families.
Continuation grants are contingent upon communities having
made sufficient progress with previous grant awards.
Eligible
Applicants: Formal or informal community partnerships that
are broadly representative of the diversity in the communities
to be served. Proposals must be submitted by a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization or unit of government willing to accept financial
responsibility for the project;
Restrictions: WCI
will not typically support projects that primarily or exclusively
focus on:
- Arts, cultural activities and festivals;
- Sports
or recreation-focused events;
- Historic facilities or museums;
- Religious activities;
- Fund drives or fundraising
programs;
- Lobbying or political activities;
- Social service
programs; or
- Buildings and equipment.
Amounts Available: Grants are typically subject
to a dollar for dollar match. Matching requirements may sometimes be waived.
WCI will consider requests up to the amounts reflected below:
| Year of Operation |
Maximum Award |
| Second year |
$20,000 |
| Third year |
$15,000 |
| Fourth and subsequent years |
$10,000 |
Deadlines: Requests for up to $5,000 are accepted any time
and will usually be processed within three weeks. Requests
for $5,000 to $25,000 are accepted monthly and will usually
be processed within six weeks.
Application Process: click
here to download detailed information
and the application for this program. |
