Applications are now being accepted for the Children’s Services Advisory Committee Grants.
Donor Name: Indian River County
State: Florida
County: Indian River County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of the Children’s Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) is to promote the health and wellbeing of children in Indian River County. A “healthy” community is defined as one that supports socioeconomic, physical, environmental, educational, and behavioral health.
Objectives
- Unified Planning System: Identify, target, evaluate, and address the needs of children in Indian River County.
- Definition of a Child: Any individual under the age of 18 years.
- Committee Functions:
- Recommend services to enhance children’s general well-being.
- Collect data and research to guide decision-making.
- Collaborate with other agencies to prevent service duplication.
- Allocate funds to agencies providing essential services.
- Establish and monitor evidence-based outcomes for funded programs.
- Employ staff as necessary to support committee operations.
Goals
- Children’s Success: Enhance their capacity to transition into adulthood safely and productively.
- Caregiver Support: Equip caregivers to guide children effectively.
Priority Areas and Focus
Derived from the 2024-2029 Needs Assessment, funding priorities are:
- Health and Well-being
- Access to prenatal care.
- Positive behavioral health interventions.
- Promotion of physical health.
- Programs for students with special needs.
- Nurturing Families and Communities
- Reduction of childhood adversity and abuse.
- Decrease in juvenile delinquency.
- Success in School and Life
- Kindergarten readiness.
- Academic improvement.
- Increased attendance.
- College and career pathways.
Funding Information
for grants exceeding $100,000.
Grant Period
October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Programs must address the needs of children and families in Indian River County. Proposals will be evaluated by the Grant Review Subcommittee using the following criteria:
- Organizational capability and experience.
- Evidence-based outcomes from prior years.
- Clearly defined goals and objectives.
- Methodology and coordination with other providers.
- Robust evaluation design.
- Cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
- Services addressing identified needs in the community.
- Focus on neighborhood-based or local initiatives.
- Alignment with specified strategies.
- Completeness and clarity of the application.
For more information, visit Indian River County.
