Mini-Grants

Goals

• To reduce child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and the damage caused to children and families.
• To help families and communities build support systems and strategies that benefit each other.
• To help residents of these neighborhoods develop and improve leadership skills so that problems are solved by and within the neighborhoods.

Purpose

• Provide Resources to neighborhoods in the Far Southeast Community
• GRANTS UP TO $3,000.00

Cycles

• Fall/Winter
• Sprint/Summer

Potential Projects

• Family Bonding Activities
• Family Dinners/Outings
• Educational Presentations for Adults
• Support Sessions for Parents
• Innovative Child Care Approaches
• Community Events which Celebrate Children and Families

Eligibility

• Individuals who live in one of the five-targeted neighborhoods.
• Organizations that Conduct business in Far Southeast.
• Projects that build relationships among residents.

Process

1. When a Mini-Grant cycle is announced, individuals and organizations may come to the FSFSC office and pick up an application.
2. Application should be returned by the due date and time announced to the FSFSC office. FSFSC does not accept mailed, faxed, or email applications.
3. Six (6) copies of the application should be submitted in a sealed envelope.
4. All applicants will receive a date receipt.
5. No applications will be accepted if submitted after the date and time announced.