Funding the
Next Generation
Funding the Future Starts Here
We help communities secure sustainable public funding for children and youth. Through local action, coalition-building, and voter-approved measures, we turn values into budgets and budgets into lasting impact.
Because strong communities don’t just happen. They’re organized, funded, and fought for.
What We Believe
Every child deserves safety, care, and opportunity. These are the essentials that help young people grow, thrive, and build stronger communities for all of us.
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What We Do
We partner with communities, coalitions, and leaders to drive systemic change in local youth funding. Our work focuses on helping communities fight for the resources they need and the services they’ve identified as critical.
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Community Coalitions
Our network of community coalitions forms the backbone of our movement. . From California to New York, these coalitions are making a lasting impact.
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Communities Organizing for Kids, Funding the Future Together
Across California, communities are proving that real change starts close to home. Led by parents, youth, advocates, and local leaders, these efforts are securing public dollars for the programs kids and families need to thrive.
Each place has its own strategy and story. Together, they’re building a movement rooted in local action and lasting impact.
From bold policy ideas to successful funding measures, learn how communities are making change - and get inspired by what’s possible where you live.
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Creating Local Dedicated Funding Streams for Kids
Creating a dedicated local revenue stream is not a linear process, nor is there a one-size-fits-all prescription for success. You will pick and choose from the ideas presented in this guide with a healthy mix of your own ideas because you know your community best. This guide will cover the fundamentals, how to develop the case for a dedicated funding stream all the way to preparing to launch a campaign. FNG and our network of advocates, consultants and advisors are here to help you build the momentum you need to secure dedicated funding for children and youth in your community.
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Funding the Next Generation
A children’s Fund Campaign Manual
This manual starts where our other manual leaves off. It is a guide to creating a local children’s fund through the ballot - giving local voters the opportunity to directly allocate funds to children and youth services. It covers getting started, building your campaign, voter communication and how to put it all together. It is not intended as a substitute for professional consultation from lawyers and campaign consultants. FNG and our network of advocates, consultants and advisors are available to help you take the next steps on the road to a successful campaign.
Free DownloadCreating Dedicated Funding for Kids and Families
A Guide for Planning a Local Initiative to Fund Services for Children, Youth and their Families
Creating a dedicated local revenue stream is not a linear process, nor is there a one-size-fits-all prescription for success. You will pick and choose from the ideas presented in this guide with a healthy mix of your own ideas because you know your community best. This guide will cover the fundamentals, how to develop the case for a dedicated funding stream all the way to preparing to launch a campaign. Funding the Next Generation and our network of advocates, consultants and advisors are here to help you build the momentum you need to secure dedicated funding for children and youth in your community.
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Funding quick fixes won’t solve what children and families face.
Join us in financing the deep, lasting change this moment demands.
- • Email our staff Pinpoint the most pressing needs and opportunities for children and youth funding in your community.
- • Download the Guide Build a coalition of passionate individuals, organizations, and leaders.
- • Learn more about Strategic Public Financing from our umbrella organization Children’s Funding Project