Arizona Child Abuse Prevention License Plate Donation Grant

The Arizona Child Abuse Prevention License Plate Donation Grant, issued by Governor Katie Hobbs’ Office of Youth, Faith and Family, aims to fund local and statewide programs that effectively promote trauma-informed primary prevention to combat child abuse and neglect. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, non-profits, and schools located in Arizona. This grant supports vital advocacy efforts while fostering community collaboration to strengthen families and protect children across the state.

Governor Katie Hobbs’ Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF), issues this Request for Application (RFGA) Solicitation concerning the Arizona Child Abuse Prevention and Advocacy License Plate Grant Program.
The monies shall be allocated to local and/or statewide programs that have a documented record of successful experience in promoting and providing trauma-informed primary prevention programs that strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect in all its forms for children in Arizona. Funding also supports child and family advocacy centers in Arizona to provide support to victims of child abuse and neglect. Programs shall be trauma-informed, family-centered, strengths-based, and evidence-based or evidence-informed. The GOYFF encourages collaboration with community partnerships and the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

Eligibility

Eligible ApplicantsAcademic InstitutionsNative American TribeNon ProfitsSchools/School DistrictsOrganizations must be located in Arizona (headquarters and programming) and hold a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt designation from the IRS.Other organizations and public schools may apply if: They have a 501(c)3 foundation or another 501(c)3 is willing to act as the fiscal agent for the application. Note: If a fiscal agent is being used, financial information must be provided for both organizations. Agencies without a 501(c)3 status will be funded for a maximum of three years at which point they will no longer qualify unless they have obtained their own 501(c)3 tax-exempt status from the IRS.Funds must be used for child abuse and neglect primary prevention programs and/or child and family advocacy centers to provide support to victims of child abuse and neglect. The Child Abuse Prevention License Plate Donation Grant awards both general and program specific funds.In requesting general support, delineate how these funds would advance your mission and programs relative to:child abuse and neglect primary prevention programs and/or;child and family advocacy to provide support to victims of child abuse or neglect.In requesting program specific funds, the focus of your application should be on the program, the community need it addresses, and the target population it will serve.Applicants must have provided service for a minimum of two (2) years to be eligible for an award.