Comprehensive programs seek stable and adequate funding to ensure program success.
The program coordinator has an established relationship with the school district. The program coordinator asks the school district's grants coordinator to provide copies of all requests for proposals that may meet program guidelines and documents in-kind services to the program. The program coordinator receives training on the finance guidelines for program activities specific to the fiscal agent of the grant. After the training, the program coordinator builds a relationship with the finance department through a process of consistent, timely communication on all areas of the budget, including timelines, reporting requirements, use of funds, amendments, and purchasing materials. Local business partners sponsor a special event, including purchasing the food and T-shirts for family participants.