Funding and resources are needed to bring the UConn Extension People Empowering People Communities program to your community. There are multiple ways to approach filing this need.
Are there local funders who might support this endeavor? Are there potential partners who share an interest in developing local community leaders, supporting parents and children, or community development? Here are some ideas for you to consider. 

The Parent Trust Fund is a Connecticut family civics initiative established in 2001. The purpose of the Parent Trust Fund is to support programs aimed at improving the health, safety, and education of children by training parents1 in civic leadership skills and supporting increased, sustained, and quality parental engagement in community affairs. [From CT DOE website] 

1 The term parent/s is used to represent any adult caretakers who have responsibility for the well- being of a child or children. This includes, for example, biological parents, foster care providers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, siblings, and other guardians (from Full, Equal and Equitable Partnerships with Families: Connecticut’s Definition and Framework for Family Engagement). 

See Connecticut Department of Education Parent Trust Fund website page for more details: https://portal.ct.gov/sde/parent-trust-fund/parent-trust-fund 

Other sources of potential funding and resources 

Think about the local groups and organizations that care about parent leadership, personal empowerment, and community engagement. Be creative, be courageous, step out of your comfort zone. 

• Local Banks and Credit Unions 
• Civic Groups that support local community projects. 
• Local Community Foundations 
• Local restaurants to support a meal. 
• Local organizations may be willing to support your community project financially or with donated goods. 
• Remember to include your professional and personal networks.