Cradle-to-Career Guide to Federal Relief Funding for Kids During and Beyond COVID-19The first version of this resource was published in early April 2020 as Children’s Funding Project began to recognize the novel challenges that states, localities, and child- and youth-serving organizations were facing as a result of the unfolding pandemic. The original document intended to help leaders at all levels take advantage of new funding opportunities from the COVID-19 stimulus packages and respond to the crisis by leveraging the flexibilities of new and existing funding. This new version does much of the same by providing timely information on the most recent relief dollars from the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan. This time, however, we also devote significant space to highlighting examples of how states and communities have leveraged federal resources during this challenging year for the benefit of children and youth. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, PublicationMore Resources Video Mapping the Money, Building the Vision: Strategic Public Financing 101 with Native Communities Learn more about an upcoming training created by and for Tribal citizens to improve funding for Native children and youth. Video What Comes Next: Organizing for Youth Investment in the Social Media Litigation Landscape Learn about the latest developments in the current lawsuits against social media companies and how advocates can build relationships and shape youth investment priorities now. Updates and Events Insights May 12, 2026 Five Ways to Put Your Fiscal Map into Action Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth News March 26, 2026 In a Tough Fiscal Moment, States Look to Raise Revenue and Kids Have a Stake Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video Mapping the Money, Building the Vision: Strategic Public Financing 101 with Native Communities Learn more about an upcoming training created by and for Tribal citizens to improve funding for Native children and youth.
Video What Comes Next: Organizing for Youth Investment in the Social Media Litigation Landscape Learn about the latest developments in the current lawsuits against social media companies and how advocates can build relationships and shape youth investment priorities now.
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth