I would like to start a program for teenage girls on how to be crafty and self empowering.? -

I am very much so interested in starting a program for teenage girls as an extra curriculum activity where different classes are offered such as sewing, drawing, cooking, fashion/etiquette, photography, life skills discussion about relationship and self esteem. I feel there is a need for this in my area where I live since only acting and dance classes are offered. I am clueless on how I can get started and what this would fall under to get a grant. If anybody could offer insight on this to me I will appreciate it. I have been researching on the internet but no real leads as of yet. I don t have much money to start classes so I am thinking if any grants would be available. Also undecided if this would fall under school or program? HELP!!!

I think it s a great idea, but I also think it s going to be very difficult to get any grant or funding right now.Here s some resources for non profit organizations:http://nonprofit.about.com/http://www.idealist.org/http://home.techsoup.org/http://www.nptimes.com/I would say that talking to local schools, and other community organizations would be the best way to get something going. Many community colleges and universities have no profit ties so they may be a good place to look as well. You can also try asking local businesses for help funding, although this isn t an idea time for most businesses.