Federal, state and private foundation grants have provided funding for the overall project and individual programs. The board has not needed independent nonprofit status in order to apply for grants but relied on one or more of the involved groups to submit applications. The partnerships between agencies in grant applications increased their strength. The variety of agencies involved allows a greater range of funding sources and reduced competition between groups seeking support in the local community. Community involvement is considered key in the project.
Programs seek either direct participation in activities or administration.
Community response is also an important part of the ongoing evaluation effort. The project overall seeks community opinion through the Island Youth Advisory Board. The response to specific programs is enthusiastic although the community does not seem to recognize the individual programs are actually part of a larger effort.