Spring 2010 Student Philanthropy Board 6, USF St. Petersburg, housed in MMC4420. Research Methods In Mass Communication

• problem in the Pinellas and Hillsborough community that the NOFO is trying to solve
• the primary evidence identifying the real critical need in the Pinellas and Hillsborough community
• how non-profits will be able to solve this problem
• how non-profits will be able to solve this problem with $5000

1. The Spring 2010 USF St. Petersburg Student Philanthropy Board #6 (USFSP SPB #6) requests proposals that will develop programs benefiting at-risk children under the age of 17. The program(s) must focus on education with the purpose of youth development (such as after-school programs, sports programs, extracurricular activities, counseling programs for at-risk children and teenagers, leadership development, etc.)
At-risk individuals (under the age of 17) are defined as individuals who are at risk of developing a learning, emotional, behavioral, social, physical, health problem in the future, as a consequence of physical factors (i.e., health problems) or social and environmental problems (low-income background, exposure to violence and abuse, etc.).

2.Our decision to focus on programs targeted at children is based on census data and research studies about the well-being of US children. According to recent research, about 73 million children live in the US, and 18 percent came from poverty-stricken homes. Fourteen percent need special health care. Almost a quarter of 12th graders struggle with drug-related problems. We can't help all 73 million children. But we can make a difference to the boys and girls in our community. We can keep them from becoming another statistic. We can help them reach their full potential, and we would like you to be part of this opportunity.

3.Almost a quarter of 12th graders struggle with drug-related problems. We can't help all 73 million children. But we can make a difference to the boys and girls in our community. We can keep them from becoming another statistic. We can help them reach their full potential, and we would like you to be part of this opportunity.

4.The USFSP SPB#6 will provide one awardee funds up to the $5000 maximum as allocated by the Lead Learn Serve Grant to fund an educational program benefiting at-risk children under the age of 17. The grant funds provided by the USFSP SPB #6 cannot be used for any other purpose or project other than that outlined in the response to the Request for Proposals.
A. Funding Restrictions