Chicken Soup for the Soul Hallway Heroes is an evidence-based and literacy-based social and emotional learning program. Below is a suggested list of possible funding sources that could be used to bring this program to your school/district.

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General Funding Resources:

Sometimes you need to look no further than your local community for funding opportunities. Options include:

• PTA, PTO, and other parent organizations
• Student-led fundraising
• School Foundations
• Local businesses
• Local government/chambers of commerce
• Local foundations
• Larger foundations
• Local service organizations
• Institutes of higher learning (ex: college, adult learning center, university)
• Business connections through parents
• Multinational businesses with local headquarters
• Police departments
• Fire departments
• Hospitals and clinics
• Health Department
• Banks
• Faith-based institutions
• Libraries
• Philanthropists

Government Funding Sources:

State FTE (Full Time Equivalent) funding — these vary by state. Check with your state government for details.

Title IV: Safe and Drug Free Schools Act

Title V: Mental Health Support

Title I: Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged

Title II: Preparing, Training, And Recruiting High Quality Teachers And Principals (funding for teacher-training)

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities

Crowdfunding Sources

Bullying prevention and engagement programs have found success through Crowdfunding. Some popular websites include:

• DonorsChoose.org
• GoFundMe.com
• www.generosity.com
• www.youcaring.com

Foundation Grants

There are many foundations that offer grants to fund bullying prevention programs like Chicken Soup for the Soul Hallway Heroes. Here are some to look into:

• Fundsnet Services: an online database of private funding
• School Funding Center: Federal Grant Resources by state
• The Braitmayer Foundation: family foundation encouraging innovative programs to enhance education at a pre-collegiate level
• The Coca-Cola Foundation: offers grants that help grow educational communities and provide students with the resources that help them become effective world citizens
• The Pacers Foundation: funds programs that teach tolerance and respect for diversity