Children's Funding Project

Our friends at Gary Community Ventures in Colorado are seeking a leader of a multiyear initiative to build statewide public and political will to support a 2026 ballot measure that would unlock approximately $400 million -$600 million in annual public revenue dedicated to lowering child care costs for low- and middle-income families. Learn more and find application instructions here: https://ow.ly/mTJy50UfcMn.

We knocked on 541 doors across Austin, TX, and elsewhere to help support votes for kids–and voters responded, approving up to $133 million in dedicated funding for kids in the #2024Election! Read about it: https://ow.ly/cjv750U2wMQ

Join us on January 16 at 3 P.M. Eastern Time to learn about the voter-approved children’s fund campaigns that went to the ballot in 2024. Advocates behind these measures will talk about their campaign process, challenges, and successes. Children’s Funding Project and Funding the Next Generation staff also will share how we supported these campaigns and preview upcoming opportunities to learn from campaign experts (including our 2025 Children’s Funding Institute)! Register here: https://ow.ly/W94m50U9pWc

Have you seen the new toolkit we created to help transition teams activate a new voter-approved children’s fund? It focuses on four key areas—policy and program design, operations, communications, and evaluation planning. It can help community leaders implement dedicated sources of funding for kids. Take a look! ?? https://ow.ly/Qtx950Uan2s

Throughout November, we recognize #Native American Heritage Month, honoring the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of America’s First Nations. We remain committed to assisting localities with Native populations and Tribal communities source equitable and sustainable funding for children and youth through strategic public financing. Check out these resources: https://ow.ly/nCaY50Uc4Yl.

?? Today we released a new resource to demystify the process of implementing a new voter-approved children’s fund. This toolkit harnesses experience from leaders and experts who have navigated the most pressing challenges of getting started. It even offers insights about administering any local source of funding for kids that aims to retain equity in the process. Check it out! ?? https://ow.ly/IoL850Uam2t

Congratulations to campaign advocates on the win of Measure Y in Pomona, CA! It will expand youth services such as child care, housing, and rental assistance for families with young children. Also, after-school programs in arts and education at public venues such as parks, libraries, and community centers. ?? pomonakidsfirst.com

Join us on January 16 at 3 P.M. Eastern Time to learn about the voter-approved children’s fund campaigns that went to the ballot in 2024. Advocates behind these measures will talk about their campaign process, challenges, and successes. Children’s Funding Project and Funding the Next Generation staff also will share how we supported these campaigns and preview upcoming opportunities to learn from campaign experts (including our 2025 Children’s Funding Institute)! Register here: https://ow.ly/W94m50U9pWc

TODAY, noon - 1 p.m. EST, our CEO and founder Elizabeth Gaines will present at a U.S. Department of Education webinar about funding with coordinating government bodies and local organizations such as children’s cabinets to identify and address the needs of kids in a community. Check out some background from our resource on the topic: https://ow.ly/zRqq50U4Jpr Then, join Session 3 today! https://ow.ly/QBae50U4Jps

Congratulations to Travis County, Platte County Missouri, and County of Sonoma on their ballot measure wins, and for choosing to #FundOurKids! ????https://lnkd.in/e2QXSgBZ