Innovative Initiatives Funding Grant

Innovative Initiatives Funding Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Ounce of Prevention Fund
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Summary

The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida supports innovative programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of at-risk children and families. Established in 1989, it emphasizes prevention and community engagement. Funded initiatives may address issues like unintended pregnancies, substance abuse, and educational improvement. Projects must demonstrate sustainability and community support, with funding cycles lasting up to five years. The focus is on culturally relevant, family-centered approaches that promote healthy development and positive outcomes for children.

Overview

The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1989 as a research and demonstration laboratory for health and human service programs for Florida’s at-risk children and their families. The organization identifies, funds, supports and tests innovative programs to improve the life outcomes of children, preserve and strengthen families and promote healthy behavior and functioning in society, recognizing that the wisest money is spent on prevention. Programs focus on improving educational achievement, building strong families and making communities drug-free. Research and evaluation is the cornerstone of the Ounce of Prevention Fund’s programs. Funding recipients are required to participate in ongoing long- and short-term evaluation efforts. The maximum funding cycle is up to five years. Proposals must include community acceptance and demonstrate the ability to secure continuation funding by the conclusion of funding by the Ounce of Prevention Fund. A cash and/or in kind match is required. The Ounce of Prevention Fund will fund innovative, comprehensive, community-based, family-focused and culturally relevant programs that assure the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, cultural and spiritual development of children through strengthening and supporting the family. One or more of the following broad outcomes must be achieved by the program: Reduce and/or prevent unintended pregnanciesReduce substance abuse (alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) among pregnant and parenting women and teenagersImprove maternal, child and adolescent health through educationImprove health outcomes through nutrition education and increased physical activityImprove parentingPromote positive birth outcomes through educationReduce infant mortality through educationLife skills/Academic ImprovementBullying prevention

Eligibility

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