National Grant Researcher for Integrated Arts & Bullying Prevention School Curriculum

We are seeking a highly experienced Grant Research Specialist to identify specific national funding opportunities for our unique, arts-integrated bullying prevention program. Our initiative utilizes a musical performance followed by structured classroom discussion guides to foster empathy and school safety in K-6 environments. The show is also appropriate for middle schools, and they have the unique allowance of altering dialogue to fit their own personal and school concerns. We encourage high schools and community theaters to perform Bully No More! for families. The ideal volunteer will have a background in educational or non-profit fundraising and a deep understanding of the intersection between Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and the performing arts. We are not looking for generalized federal databases; instead, we need a targeted list of national private foundations, corporate giving programs (such as those in the tech or education sectors), and specialized federal streams like Title IV Part A or Project Prevent that specifically fund innovative, curriculum-based school safety tools. The volunteer will be responsible for vetting 5-10 "high match" grants and providing a strategic calendar of deadlines and eligibility requirements to help us scale our program to schools across the country.

Students learn to identify, name, and resist bullying through story-driven performances and guided dialogue that build empathy, self-awareness, and communication skills. The program fosters stronger classroom communities where students feel safer and more connected. Educators gain tools to spot “gateway
behaviors,” subtle early signs of bullying often missed in busy classrooms, and take action before harm escalates. The musical format helps students understand bullying from multiple perspectives, making complex emotions easier to process. Teachers also reflect on their own behaviors, improving adult-student dynamics. Interactive scenes and discussions bring real-life situations into the classroom, equipping students
and staff with practical strategies to prevent and respond to bullying.

The Bully No More Foundation Ltd. Is dependent upon grants for Marketing our musical, Bully No More! nationally. We also raise funds to award to schools in low-income neighborhoods that otherwise would not be able to perform the show.