Funding available for primary prevention of child abuse and neglect

The Child Abuse Prevention Fund, a special program of Children's Hospital and Health System, was established in 1987 to provide financial support to agencies and groups working to prevent child abuse in Wisconsin. The CAP Fund's grant program is designed to produce an increase in the number of children who are raised in a secure, healthy and nurturing environment. Since it's inception, the Child Abuse Prevention Fund has awarded more than $7.8 million to support community-based prevention initiatives throughout Wisconsin.

The Fund awards grants to agencies throughout Wisconsin that offer primary prevention programs. The organization also provides technical assistance to ensure the success and growth of funded programs. As a result of the distribution of grants and technical assistance, fledging programs are sustained through their early years and become reliable resources for the communities they serve.

To be eligible for the 2008/2009 Grant Cycle, qualified organizations must submit a one-page letter of intent describing the proposed project or program as described in the letter of intent guidelines. Letters of intent must be received at the Child Abuse Prevention Fund office by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.

In addition, The Child Abuse Prevention Fund considers small grant requests ($3,000 or less) on a quarterly basis. Download the small grant application and guildelines. 

All funding applications are reviewed by a volunteer Grants Review Committee. This committee is comprised of professionals who work in government, law, education, social service and other fields related to child abuse. The committee recommends those with the greatest potential to make an impact on reducing incidents of child abuse to receive financial support.

Click here to download a list of 2008 grantees.