• Connectedness Critical to Safe Schools
• Students Best Positioned to Improve School Climate
• Reports and Articles
• Research Supports SSA Program
• What Do Suspensions Cost?
• Principles in Practice
• Results of Safe School Ambassadors Program
• Funding Opportunities

Bystander Mobilization

Why common strategies typically fail, and the essential ingredient in ones that work. More

Asset-Building Power

Of the 40 Developmental Assets youth need to succeed in school and life, the SSA program reinforces at least 28. More

Funding Opportunities

Obtaining funding for a bullying and violence prevention program is often a major concern for schools. Fortunately, many organizations offer financial assistance in the forms of grants and donations, including those below.

• Foundation and Corporate Funding Sources

See also these sources in your local area:

• Rotary International
• Kiwanis International
• United Way of America
• Association of Junior Leagues International
• Lions Clubs International
• U.S. Jaycees
• Police departments
• Health sources: Mental health funds; medical clinics and hospitals
• District and school safety funds including school enhancement dollars
• Violence prevention organizations
• Neighborhood Watch groups
• Parent-teacher associations
• Faith-based institutions

Online Databases and Additional Resources for Grantseekers

• Associated Grant Makers
A list of foundations, corporations that award grants, donors, and philanthropic advisory services.
• Public Education Network
A list of education-related grant opportunities.
• Fundsnet Services Online
A database of private funding by state.
• The Council on Foundations
Access a list of community foundations by state.
• Foundation Directory Online
Search databases of up to 80,000 grantmakers and more than 500,000 grants. (Paid subscription required.)

Community Matters Funding Resources

Community Matters offers resources and support to help you write a successful grant. Please contact us if you need additional support or guidance at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 707.823.6159

• Grant proposal sample language 
• Sample letters of support (Coming Soon)