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Request for Funds – Draft Template
Request for Funding Proposal
ORGANIZATION AND MISSION
In __(date)___, ______________________________ was established as a 501 (c) 3 not-for-
profit organization with the purpose of providing a safe haven where inner-city youth
participate in a comprehensive program of tennis and academic tutoring that promotes the
physical, educational and life skills necessary to prepare and empower them for leadership in
their communities and success in their personal lives.
It wasn’t too many years ago that the _____________________ earned its reputation as a
tough town with many of the same problems faced by similar mostly urban, minority
neighborhoods. We heard too much about crime, truancy, substance abuse, obesity, teen
pregnancy, and academic failure. But all that is changing, and the _____________________
is playing a big part in the transformation.
Now, instead of seeing throngs of kids hanging out on street corners with nothing to do but
engage in illicit activity, you might see kids enjoying a game of tennis on a warm Florida
afternoon. They hit forehands and backhands while yelling “nice shot” from across the net;
they pride themselves on well-stroked balls; they shake hands cordially at the end of a match.
All this AFTER they have finished their homework with the help of tutors and mentors.
Sound unlikely?
Until _ (date) ___, the scene described above would not have been imaginable in ______,
Florida. __________________, just ____ square miles with a population of ____, boasts of
very little – some churches, one stoplight, a grocery store, a new library and few businesses
to speak of. But, there are two tennis courts thanks to _____________________ program and
the _______________ Parks and Recreation Division. The facility is home base to
________________________________ which operates a First Serve program providing
homework assistance and mentoring that promote life skills and character development
through the game of tennis.
COMMUNITY NEED
There is a tremendous need, especially for high-risk youth in low-income neighborhoods, for
programs that provide activities and support for children during the after school hours and
throughout the summer. In 1998, the Children’s Defense Fund reported that violent crime by
young people ages 10-17 peaks between 3 and 7 PM; children and teens in poor
neighborhoods are struggling for direction and positive opportunities are needed to keep them
safe and on-track; a great majority of all American fourth graders cannot read or do math at
grade level, including more than five of six black children. In addition, a study published in
Pediatrics magazine found that eighth graders who were left alone after school reported
greater use of cigarettes, marijuana, and alcohol than those in adult-supervised settings.
Current research indicates that supervised after-school and summer programs not only keep
children safe and out of trouble, they also significantly improve their academic achievement.
SOLUTION
__________________, Florida, with significantly higher than average incidences of crime,
truancy, teen pregnancy, obesity, and drug use, suffers from a lack of constructive activities
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