Stewards of Children® Advocacy Award Application

APPLICATION OPEN FOR 2025

We are excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Stewards of Children®
Advocacy Award are now open! This program aims to support exceptional advocates and organizations that are committed to bringing prevention-oriented tools and resources to their community through Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children® programming.

The Advocacy Award funds are limited to the following:
- Facilitator workshops to become a Darkness to Light facilitator ($450 per person);
- Stewards of Children® in person workbooks ($16 per person); and/or
- Stewards of Children® virtual seats ($16 per person).
- Darkness to Light covers shipping costs of workbooks and facilitator kit.
Organization Application Criteria:
- One application per organization.
- Documentation of leadership support must accompany the application.
Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2025.

OUR MISSION

The Advocacy Collaborative manages and facilitates access to resources that support the mission of Darkness to Light in developing Stewards of Children^® community-based initiatives.

Stewards of Children®Advocacy Award Application
Applicant Information
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Credentials (if applicable):
Darkness to Light Authorized Facilitator:*

YesNo
Year Authorized:
Number of Trainings Completed:
Darkness to Light Certified Instructor:*

YesNo
Year Certified:
Number of Workshops Completed:
Select which one applies to you:*

Part of an organizationIndependent Practitioner
Part of an Organization
Organization Name:
Position Description:
Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Country:
Email:
example@example.com
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Website:*
Independent Practitioner
Services Description:
Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Country:
Email:
example@example.com
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Website:

Award Proposal
Proposal Description:*
Requesting:*

Facilitator Authorization WorkshopTraining Seats (virtual and/or physical workbooks)
Facilitator Authorization Workshop:
What is your action plan?*
What is your target demographic and how was it selected? *
What recruitment tools will you use?*
Training Seats
Who will coordinate the initiative?*
Who will facilitate trainings?*
What is the target demographic and how was it identified?*
What is the proposed number of participants?*
What is the proposed number of trainings?*
Trainings will be:*

In-PersonVirtualAsynchronous
What is the proposed timeline?*
In order to contribute to the continuous improvement of our programming, the coordinator/Facilitator agrees to provide the following to Darkness to Light:
- Pre and Post Instrument Documentation Participant Evaluations
- Coordinator/Facilitator Feedback
I acknowledge and agree

Award Budget
What is the amount requested for this initiative?*

What is the itemized budget (to equal proposal amount)? When creating your budget take into account that Facilitator Workshops are $450.00 per person and workbooks and virtual seats are $16.00 per person. *

	Description	Budget	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3

What is the amount requested from other sources for this initiative (if applicable)?
How will your organization or independent practice support or supplement this budget?*

Professional Reference
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Relationship:*
Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email:*
example@example.com

Familial Reference
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Relationship:*
Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email:*
example@example.com

Endorsement Letter

Please upload an endorsement letter or other official documentation from your organization's leadership confirming their support for this application. This documentation is important to ensure the continuity of programs and services, especially in the event of staff turnover. For independent facilitators (current or future), please upload a letter of intent or support from the organization you are partnering with to provide the training.
File Upload*

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Agreement
By submitting this Advocacy Award Application, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
- All information provided is accurate and complete to the best fo my knowledge.
- The award is subject to availability of funds and approval of the Advocacy Collaborative.
- I agree to provide additional documentation or information required for the Advocacy Award Application process.
- If awarded, I will:
  - Attend a Zoom orientation within one month of acceptance.
  - Submit a progress report at 6-month and 1-year marks.
I understand and consent
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Stewards of Children®Advocacy Award Application

Applicant Information

Part of an Organization

Independent Practitioner

Award Proposal

Facilitator Authorization Workshop:

Training Seats

Award Budget

Professional Reference

Familial Reference

Endorsement Letter

Agreement