Broward County Human Services Department Grants Team
REVIEW FINDINGS SUMMARY:

Grant Title:	LEGO Children's Fund - FY 2010
Funder's NOFA:	http://www.legochildrensfund.org/
Agency Name:
Grant Type:	Discretionary
Total Amount:	An unspecified amount of funding is available to support awards through this program. Awards typically range from $500 to $5,000 each. Each award will be subject to a specified time frame for completion. There are no matching funds required for this program; however, programs that provide matching contributions are welcome to apply.
Solicitation Date:	10/31/2009
Due Date:	1/15/2010
Eligibility:	Local Government Non Profits Other School Districts
Purpose:	To support projects that encourage children to explore their creativity and that bolster their problem-solving skills. The fund aims to prepare the "builders of tomorrow" for a lifetime of creative learning and innovative thinking. Support is provided for the following types of projects: -Early childhood education and development -Technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities -Sports or athletic programs that concentrate on underserved youth Special consideration is given to the following types of projects: -Groups that support disadvantaged children -Groups that are supported by LEGO employee volunteers -Special projects or programs designed to elevate a child's opportunities for exploring creativity -Organizations serving Connecticut and western Massachusetts

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For more information contact:
Leslie M. Brown, SGRS, 954-357-7851 or lebrown@broward.org