The Kids Fund is a non-profit, public grant-making charitable organization

Capital Times Kids Fund Impact Grant

Grant Proposals must be time-stamped by 11:59pm, 03/01/2026

This $20,000 grant is intended to support a one-time expense that enhances youth mental health services (YHMS) in a sustainable and lasting way. Funding should be used for investments such as equipment, technology, facility improvements, training, program development or similar one-time expenses that will have a long-term impact on the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of youth mental health care.

Organizations applying for funding must be non-profit 501(c)(3) and have significant experience providing youth mental health services within Dane County.

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

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ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT

Provide a brief description of your organization and its history of providing youth mental health services in Dane County.

PROPOSED PROJECT AND GOALS

Describe the specific challenge your organization experiences related to YMHS and hopes to address with this project. (limit to 300 words)
How will this investment address the challenge described above? How will it enhance youth mental health services, improve the effectiveness of services, or make services more accessible for youth?
This is a one-time grant and funds must be used within one year of the award. How will you integrate this investment into your current programs or services and sustain it so that it continues to have an impact in future years?
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BUDGET

Provide a detailed budget and timeline for use of the funds. All funds must be expended within 1 year of the award date.
Upload a budget document formatted similarly to the table below.
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