TBF: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant

The TBF: Teen Pregnancy Prevention program offers financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington and Oregon focused on reducing teen pregnancy. Eligible projects must utilize evidence-based methods and can include health education initiatives and community clinic services. The program encourages applications from organizations with a clear budget and success criteria, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to this critical issue.

NOTE: Applications must be completed in the same cycle in which the LOI is submitted. If your organization’s LOI or proposal has been denied, please wait a year before re-applying.
We supply financial assistance to organizations that engage in teen pregnancy prevention projects in Washington or Oregon. The project must apply evidence-based techniques that maximally reduce teen pregnancy. They may include school-based health and education programs, and community clinic programs providing information and services on birth control, choice, and sex education.

Eligibility

501(c)(3) groups throughout Washington and Oregon who meet the stated areas of interest.
Grants are made for general operating expenses and/or special projects.The project must have its own project budget, work plan, and criteria for success.

Ineligibility

We will NOT support:Requests for research projects or scholarships.Museums or museum displays.Animal sanctuaries.Wildlife rescueBook or film productions, unless the production is an essential component of the funded project.Requests from schools, universities, or their fundraising affiliates.Programs related to energy conservation, alternative energy, nuclear waste, toxics, or global warming.Land/property purchase, or capital campaigns for building construction or renovations.Requests related to gardening programs, or the creation or renovation of urban or community parks.Requests related to urban forests.Environmental education programs.Land Trusts that are primarily agriculturally focused.Requests from farms.Requests for habitat restoration in areas that have been fragmented by agriculture use.Requests for habitat restoration that does not restore habitat to its native state.Quasi-governmental organizations, such as:Regional Fisheries Enhancement groupsSoil and Water Conservation DistrictsWatershed CouncilsThe Foundation no longer accepts requests for multi-year support.If your organization’s LOI or proposal has been denied, please wait a year before re-applying.