Dare to Dream

Grant Program

Grant Program Information

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For Kids Only seeks to fund programs with specific faith-based components geared towards “at risk” children ages 0 to 12 that further our mission, have specific measurable spiritual and academic outcomes, and serve as a model in their local community.

We have two funding cycles each year. All applications are due in our office on January 6th for the first cycle, and July 6th for the second cycle. If the 6th falls on a weekend, the due date is the next business day.

Please thoroughly review our application and “Do Not Fund” section if interested in applying.

We ask that those interested in applying for a Dare to Dream Grant download and submit (via mail) the provided application, along with all additional information. All grants are for charitable purposes in accordance with IRS regulations. Applications not adhering to the Dare to Dream Guidelines will be disqualified immediately with no reasons given.

Click here to download a PDF of the Grant Application
*You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the brochure (11 X 8.5 folded to 5.5 X 8.5) Click icon to the right to get Adobe Acrobat.

*Dare to Dream funding does not exceed the amount of $10,000 per grant.

Applications should be mailed to...

For Kids Only, Inc.
PO Box 10237
Newport Beach, CA 92658-0237

...by the due date listed in the appropriate timeline below.

When your Application arrives at For Kids Only, Inc. it will be reviewed by the review committee. You will be notified by letter within four weeks whether or not your application will be considered for the next step of the application process.

UPDATE:
Important information regarding applying for an FKO grant

(modified Fall 2007)

Applications are due in our office by January or July 6, and must not merely be postmarked by that date. Any application we receive after the deadline, for any reason, will not be considered for funding until the next grant cycle.
Thoroughly review the application and our “Do Not Fund” list, verifying that you qualify for our grant program and can provide all of the information necessary. Grant applications will be disqualified if they are not complete.
A DVD/Video is required of all applicants. This DVD/Video needs to highlight the program you are requesting funding for – this requirement allows us to see where and how your program operates.
Please be very detailed in describing the program you are requesting funding for. Itemized lists of requested budget funds must be very detailed.
All grant requests are limited to the amount of $10,000.
Applications will be disqualified if they do not contain all requested items.
For Kids Only funds programs throughout the United States. We do not fund international programs, even if they are based in the U.S.


What we DO NOT fund:
	International Projects	Think-Tank Sessions

	Staffing Salaries	Individual or Group Travel

	Galas	Annual Meetings

	Non Christian-based Organizations	Endowments

	Research Projects	Cultural Performances

	Program Advertising	Political or Lobbying Activities

	Non 501 c3 Organizations	Youth over the age of 12

	Fundraising/Campaign Events	Training Seminars or Conferences Provided by your Organization

	Conferences	New Building/ Refurbishing Projects

	Individuals	Curriculum/Program Development Projects

	Christian schools, except in inner cities

	Every generation needs people willing to be advocates for children: those undaunted in their desire to do the extraordinary for the next generation. It seems that most of the power and voice proclaiming a need to change the world has been inadver- tently given to the government while a much softer voice cries from within the Christian church.
	The most obvious difference between the government and that of the church is that the government provides a band-aid approach to assistance, while the church has the opportunity to make an eternal impact. For too long many Christians have believed that these types of outreach programs should only be orchestrated and financed by the government.
		If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. I Peter 4: 11
	Now is the time to reverse the trend. The need must become the call. Our goal remains Christ centered and can be accomplished if we first meet the need and then seek audience for the gospel. At For Kids Only we recognize the need and are responding to the call by providing funds for outreach programs designed to specifically meet the spiritual and academic needs of at-risk children.
		We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done. Psalm 78:4

Fill out this simple form to receive
your "Dare to Dream" grants brochure or
CLICK HERE to download a PDF*.

Your email address

Your name

Church Name

Street address

City

State

Zip Code

*You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
to view and print the brochure
(11 X 8.5 folded to 5.5 X 8.5)
Click icon below to get Adobe Acrobat.

One page essay about current achievements submitted by grantee to FKO - includes budget report and any literature and pictures about the project that has been developed.

PLEASE NOTE: If granted funds, there is a two year period before you may reapply.
January 6 and July 6		All applications are due in the For Kids Only office by January 6th and July 6th each year. If applications reach the office after the 6th, they will be held over until the next possible funding session. If the 6th falls on a weekend, the due date is the following business day.

February 5 and August 5		Applications reviewed and acceptance letters sent out to those who meet the funding criteria.

Feb. 20 - Apr. 1 and Aug. 20 - Oct. 1		Site visits/phone interviews scheduled and conducted.

April 1 and October 1		Deadline for additional materials requested in interviews. Staff preparation of applications for the board.

April 30 and October 30		Applications presented to the For Kids Only Dare to Dream Board. Awards released by June 1 and December 1 Progress report due One year from award date.

Grant Program Information

UPDATE: Important information regarding applying for an FKO grant

(modified Fall 2007)

What we DO NOT fund:

UPDATE:
Important information regarding applying for an FKO grant