Research and Advocacy

This website includes a listing of local programs that may be useful to you. If you can't find a program or service, please call United Way First Call For Help at 1-866-733-3748.

Topics in this section are:

• Funding Sources
• Research and Advocacy

To find grants and funding resources in Chautauqua County, please see the most recent edition of the Funding Resources Directory for Chautauqua County, published by United Way in 2006. This guidebook outlines contact information for local funders and service clubs/organizations, and other regional directories.

Annie E. Casey Foundation has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. Its mission is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.

The goal of the Barbara Bush Family Literacy Foundation national grant program is to develop and expand family literacy efforts nationwide, and to support the development of literacy programs that build families of readers.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance gives you access to detailed descriptions of all Federal programs. It includes what kinds of projects are funded, who is eligible and whom you can contact for more information.

Rosie's For All Kids Foundation, provides financial support to nonprofit programs serving economically disadvantaged and at-risk children and their families through grant awards to child care, after-school, education and other essential programs.

The First Book National Book Bank is a system for publishers to donate children's books to non-profit organizations. Community-based programs serving children from low-income families can register online to receive books through this program.

The Foundation Center offers extensive resources and information about funding sources, grant writing and much more.

FundsNet Online Services is a comprehensive website dedicated to providing nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities with information on financial resources available on the Internet.

The Gerber Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care, and development.

Grants.gov is a single comprehensive Web site that contains information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs. The Web site now has information about more than 800 available grant programs involving all 26 federal grant-making agencies.

GuideStar is the premier source of nonprofit information, offering a subscription service to help charities find funding called GuideStar Grant Explorer. To purchase Grant Explorer on-line or obtain more information, visit their website.

The Rural Information Center is a rural-health information clearinghouse started by the Office of Rural Health Policy at HHS and the National Agricultural Library. Under Funding Resources it lists information of interest to rural health grant-seekers.

The Surdna Foundation was established in 1917 by John Emory Andrus to pursue a range of philanthropic purposes including effective citizenry and community revitalization and a list of foundations that fund rural health programs.

The Teammates for Kids Foundation, co-founded by Garth Brooks, funds nonprofit organizations working with children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city services.

The Women Helping Others Foundation offers grants to nonprofit grassroots organizations serving the "overlooked" needs of women and children.

GovBenefits.gov is a partnership of Federal agencies which provides improved, personalized access to government assistance programs. An online screening tool can help you determine which government benefit programs you may be eligible to receive, along with information about how to apply. It is easy to use and completely confidential, with no personal information required.

The Center for Assessment and Policy Development is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 to help institutions, communities and public systems craft and execute thoughtful responses to pressing social issues - particularly, improving outcomes for children, adolescents, and families.

The Child Trends DataBank currently provides about 70 indicators on health, social and emotional development, income and work, education, demographics, and family and community, with new indicators added each month.

The Children's Defense Fund is a private, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to leave no child behind and to ensure every child a healthy start, a head start, a fair start, a safe start, and a moral start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

Children Now is a nonpartisan, independent voice for children, working to translate the nation's commitment to children and families into action. Children Now uses communications strategies to reach parents, lawmakers, citizens, business, media and community leaders, creating attention and generating positive change on behalf of children.

The Early Childhood Institute sponsors comprehensive and challenging research in order to help ensure that America's young children are successful in school and beyond -- and to enhance their quality of life and that of their families.

Families and Work Institute is a non-profit organization that addresses the changing nature of work and family life. They are committed to finding research-based strategies that foster mutually supportive connections among workplaces, families, and communities.

The Finance Project is a national initiative to create knowledge and share information that will lead to the improved well-being of children, families, and communities.

Forum on Child And Family Statistics site offers easy access to federal and state statistics and reports on children and their families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment and education.

Smart Start is a public-private early childhood initiative of North Carolina that allows communities to make decisions and plans that are specific to the needs of young children and families.

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The information provided through this website and any links listed here is intended only as a complement to the advice and treatment of your health care professionals. Always consult your child's pediatrician.