Grants for Education on Healthy Relationships

Grants for Education on Healthy Relationships is sponsored by Megan Montgomery Foundation. The Megan Montgomery Foundation provides grants to high schools, colleges, and nonprofits for education on healthy relationships. The aim is to empower young adults to recognize unhealthy behaviors and prevent relationship violence before it starts.

MMF Grant Guidelines - Megan Montgomery Foundation Skip to content MMF Grant Guidelines How Megan Montgomery Foundation Grants Work We are a tax-exempt charitable nonprofit that provides grants to high schools, colleges and nonprofits for education on healthy relationships, to empower young adults to recognize unhealthy behaviors and stop relationship violence BEFORE it starts. We do not teach content or provide programs.

We distribute our funds to schools and nonprofit organizations who will provide age-appropriate, healthy relationship programming for the individuals they serve.

Ongoing healthy relationship education programs (not one-time events) Programs focused on primary prevention of dating and relationship violence Programs that address topics such as communication, respect, boundaries, consent, conflict resolution, warning signs, relationship dynamics, and recognizing unhealthy or abusive behaviors Staff time to coordinate or teach programs Evidence-based curricula or other proven programming (see example programs at the bottom of this page) 501c3 organizations and schools One-time events, assemblies, or single-day presentations Just like you can’t learn algebra in a day, you can’t learn healthy relationships in a single session.

We fund ongoing, skill-building programs that allow students to practice and apply what they learn over time. Survivor services or after-care programs, including support groups, classes, counseling, or other services for individuals who have already experienced domestic or relationship violence We focus solely on primary prevention — teaching healthy relationship skills before harm occurs.

Schools and organizations choose who teaches and what program they use. We potentially provide funding for up to three years so schools can gather data and build sustainability. Conduct post-program surveys (pre-surveys optional) to measure student learning in areas like boundaries, consent, communication, conflict resolution, and empathy.

Choose a program that is evidence-based or proven effective for their student population. Deliver programming that is ongoing (not a single event). Track participation and attendance through the grant period.

Submit an impact report at the midpoint and end of grant cycle. Primary prevention aims to stop relationship violence before it starts by teaching skills and changing behaviors early. Most domestic violence agencies focus on secondary prevention — responding after harm has occurred.

We believe the biggest impact comes from prevention: Reducing trauma, anxiety, depression, and academic/work disruptions before they happen Giving students lifelong skills for communication, respect, and conflict resolution Supporting mental and emotional health alongside academic success If you’re looking for a place to start, we recommend reviewing the following programs or conducting your own research.

Grantees may select any evidence-based program. CDC Dating Matters® Toolkit Text: “loveis” to 1-866-331-9474 Click here to Apply for a grant Marion Military Institute Healthy Relationship Expo Couplets Webinar for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Samford University Title IX Girls Inc Galentine's Event: Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships