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.

We don’t offer a one size fits all solution. Every city and county has its own priorities. Instead, we guide communities through the process of securing public funding by helping them organize, build power, and create locally driven policies and revenue streams that sustain essential services like childcare, preschool, after-school programs, youth development, career preparation, healthcare, and community schools.

Securing enough resources for children and youth is often a battle. Funding the Next Generation helps communities win those battles, whether through city and county budgets or at the ballot box. We support coalitions in shaping strategies that reflect their unique goals so that local budgets better align with the needs of the people who live there.

We help coalitions

  • Develop and pass ballot measures that create sustainable public funding for kids and families
  • Understand local government budgets and identify funding opportunities
  • Promote strategies that prioritize prevention, opportunity, and long-term impact
  • Expand partnerships and build inclusive, community-driven coalitions
  • Build the leadership and capacity of youth, parents, and local champions

At every step, we offer assistance and access to a strong network of experts. Because lasting change starts with local action, and no one should have to fight alone.