Florida Department of Juvenile Justice - Office of Legislative Affairs

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Wednesday, June 13, 2007

HHS Program Builds Capacity of Faith-Based and Community Organizations Serving Youth

HHS Program Builds Capacity of Faith-Based and Community Organizations Serving Youth

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Children and Families is seeking grant applications for its Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program

Under the program, funds will be awarded to build the organizational capacity of experienced organizations, their collaborating faith-based and community partners, and the resulting community collaborations to better meet the needs of America's disadvantaged youth.

Successful applicants will provide training and technical assistance in four critical areas: leadership development, organizational development, program development, and community engagement.

The application deadline is July 10, 2007.

Resources:

For further information about this funding opportunity, visit
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OCS-IC-0141.html

To learn more about the Compassion Capital Fund, visit

http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccf/