Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Description

In December 2002, President Bush announced the addition of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to his Faith-Based and Community Initiative. The guiding principle behind President Bush’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative is that all social service providers, including faith-based charities, should be able to compete on an equal footing for public dollars to provide public services.

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Resources

Directory of Foundation Workforce and Development Grant OpportunitiesA resource from the U.S. Department of Labor for organizations that seek funding opportunities for their workforce development or economic development programs. This directory provides a detailed list of private and corporate foundations that provide grant opportunities to FBCOs desiring to enhance their workforce development and job-training programs. The resource provides an explanation of each grant and contact information to help nonprofits determine grant eligibility.
Breakthrough Performance: Ten Emerging Practices of Leading Intermediaries - This guidebook from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services compiles practices of leading intermediary nonprofits that have delivered superlative performance in support of frontline faith-based and community service organizations. It is designed to be of use to established and new intermediaries, as well as to individuals who guide private and public investment in creative solutions to community needs. In addition to highlighting a range of intermediary models proven to be successful, the guidebook demonstrates the distinctive value that intermediaries provide in addressing complex human needs.

For questions about this information, contact Julie A. Cox (608) 267-9206

Last updated on 7/2/2009 11:53:17 AM