Brookdale Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)
The Brookdale Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) has announced its
Local Seed Grant Initiative for the year 2002. RAPP is designed to
encourage and promote the creation or expansion of services for grandparents
and other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of surrogate parenting.
Up to fifteen local agencies will be chosen from throughout the United
States through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Each agency
will receive a $10,000 grant over
a two-year period, as well as training and technical assistance. Matching
support in cash or in-kind will be required. The sponsoring agency
must be a 501 (c)(3) or have equivalent tax exempt status.
Priority will be given to those agencies that have access to relative caregivers, provide supportive services, and demonstrate broad community involvement and support.
Copies of the Local RFP guidelines and application form may be downloaded from
the Foundation's website at: www.brookdalefoundation.org
