The mission of The Kids Trust Fund is to help young children of abuse grow up in a happy, safe, and exciting environment. The Kids Trust Fund is a fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

Funding Priorities

The Kids Trust Fund invites established nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations to submit proposals to support child-focused programs and services that are within the confines of existing programs and services that your agency currently provides.

Eligible activities may include:

• Therapeutic recreational, fun activities for children of abuse
• Early intervention services
• Support groups for individuals or families
• Mental, emotional, or behavioral health services

Funding Information

The average grant award is $2,500.

Grant Eligibility

Programs must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Serve children aged 0-18 years old and/or their families
• Operate within the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, York and Lancaster.
• Enhance or expand the services already provided by your organization (if your organization is proposing a new program, you must provide a plan for sustaining the program after the grant term)

They are interested in supporting innovative activities that directly benefit children of abuse and their families. Proposals should:

• Be innovative and not duplicate existing programs and services
• Empower children of abuse
• Be collaborative in nature
• Have the potential to become long-term solutions to existing abuse issues involving youth
• Demonstrate measurable and achievable outcomes

For more information, visit The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.