The National Office of Circle of Parents announces the availability of Ten [10] $50,000 Grants for the period September 30, 2008 to September 29, 2009. These grants are available in the states of Colorado, Florida, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin. Two grants of $50,000 each will be awarded per state.
These funds will be used to increase the capacity of local community or faith-based home visitation programs to provide support and education that promotes responsible parenting among expectant and new fathers. It is our intent to fund a diversity of programs that represent urban, rural and suburban populations.
Applicants must submit the completed application and supporting documents no later than 5:00 pm (central), Tuesday, August 27, 2008. Applicants will be notified no later than September 19, 2008.
For more information about this grant opportunity contact Karen Schrader, Training & Technical Assistance Manager, Circle of Parents.
Partners for Kids: United Hands Make the Best Families, Responsible Fatherhood Community Access Program, is funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance –
Grant No. 90FR0098, CFDA # 93.086. These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability or religion.
The National Office of Circle of Parents announces the availability of Ten [10] $50,000 Grants for the period of March 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009. These applications are limited to Credentialed HFA or Certified PAT sites within the states of Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota and New Hampshire. Two grants of $50,000 each will be awarded per state.
These funds will be used to increase the capacity of local community or faith-based HFA or PAT programs to provide support and education that promotes responsible parenting among expectant and new fathers. It is our intent to fund a diversity of programs that represent urban, rural and suburban populations. If you are an HFA or PAT state lead, please share this information with your local programs.
Partners for Kids: United Hands Make the Best Families, Responsible Fatherhood Community Access Program, is funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance - Grant No. 90FR0098. This grant was awarded to Circle of Parents, 500 N. Michigan Ave., #200, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Successful HFA or PAT applicants must be credentialed through Healthy Families America or certified through the Parent as Teachers National Center. Applicants must also demonstrate collaboration with domestic violence programs and other key services that meet the relevant needs of new and expectant fathers. Applicants must also commit to integrating the Responsible Fatherhood program into the state Circle of Parents State Member Organization [pdf], participate in training and technical assistance offered through the national and state Circle of Parents offices and participate in data collection and project evaluation.
Applicants must submit the completed application and supporting documents no later than noon on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Notification of awards will be made no later than February 22, 2008.
Questions about the grant application and process can be directed (email preferred) to Karen Schrader, Training and TA Manager, Circle of Parents at 336-883-4560. Your state Circle of Parents organization's staff is also available to provide TA during the application process.
