United Methodist Women’s Division -- Grants for a Brighter Future for Children and Youth

The United Methodist Women’s Division is accepting applications for grants to support a brighter future for children and youth (ages 5-18 years). Projects should use, but are not limited to, one or more of the following strategies: promoting tolerance and diversity; enabling youth to recognize and deal constructively with violent or abusive situations; empowering youth to develop alternatives to gang violence; teaching conflict resolution and affirm differences; delivering programs for school-age children on bullying; creating safe zones in neighborhoods; forging partnerships between schools and churches to educate young people about the dangers of drugs and guns; including parents or significant adults in children's development; and providing multicultural education and promote interfaith understanding.

Award amounts are up to $6,000. Eligible applicants are small-scale, community and church organizations.

Deadline: July 1, 2008

Please Note: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.

Contact the United Methodist Women’s Division directly for complete program information and program guidelines: