Discretionary Grant Applications

Discretionary grants are mini grants up to $5,000 provided through funds generated through the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS.) These grants are flexible to allow for creativity and vision in meeting the needs of children and families and are available to all Collaborative members. Funding is requested through a brief application process, available through the PACT office or website, and is accepted anytime during the year.

Discretionary grants are typically meant to provide funding for new, unique or one-time programs or services. Members are asked to refrain from requesting LCTS discretionary funds when other monies are available to fund a project or when the activity is something the agency would normally be expected to do.

It is our goal to meet the needs of children and families in as flexible a manner as possible.

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Discretionary grants will be considered within the following guidelines:

• The project must be focused on a clearly defined target population of children, youth, and/or family members who are at risk, or facing challenges related to mental health issues, or experiencing significant needs.

• Programs for a general population such as an entire grade or school or community group will not automatically be eligible for discretionary funds but scholarships to allow at-risk children to attend such programs shall be allowed.

• Food costs will only be considered for activities where a meal or snack is essential to the implementation of the program.

• Equipment requests will not be funded. Books and materials requests will only be allowed to provide for participation of the defined at-risk population.