New Tool Helps Track Federal Funding for Children and Youth Services
- 13 hours ago
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As federal funding conversations grow more complex and the threat of budget cuts looms, Tribal, state, and local leaders need clear, reliable data to support their advocacy efforts. That’s why the Children’s Funding Project has released an updated and expanded version of its Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services database—a valuable resource for anyone working to improve outcomes for children and families.
What Is the Database?
The Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services database is a searchable tool that provides detailed information about the federal funding available to support a wide range of services for children and youth. It includes funding data through fiscal year 2024, allowing users to better understand the financial landscape across different states and program areas.
With over 120 federal funding streams included, the tool covers categories such as early childhood care and education, health and nutrition, housing, child welfare, and youth development.
What’s New in the 2024 Update?
The refreshed database includes several powerful enhancements:
State-Level Search: You can now view funding information by individual state, making it easier to see how much federal support your state is receiving—and where the gaps may be.
Expanded Search Categories: The tool now includes new service categories, helping users zero in on funding sources that align with specific areas of need.
Updated Funding Data: All entries now include the most recent data through FY 2024, reflecting the current landscape more accurately for real-time advocacy and planning.
These updates make it easier than ever for service providers, Tribal governments, and child advocates to find relevant funding streams and understand how federal investments are distributed across sectors.
Why This Tool Matters for Tribal Communities
For Tribal early childhood and youth programs, access to reliable funding data is critical. Whether you are advocating for continued support for CCDF, Head Start, maternal and child health, or community-based youth development, this tool can help:
Strengthen grant proposals with concrete funding figures
Inform policy discussions at the Tribal, state, and federal levels
Support data-driven advocacy for equitable investments in Native communities
Identify opportunities to braid or layer funding across federal programs
In an era of uncertainty, having transparent access to funding information is essential to protecting and expanding services for Native children and families.
Explore the Tool
Take advantage of this powerful, free resource to inform your planning and advocacy efforts
