The Vikings Children’s Fund is a means for Vikings players, coaches, staff and their families to focus their community support. Their mission is to combine their time and resources, through events and appearances, with that of the corporate community and fans in an effort to support the many needs of children in the Upper Midwest. The Vikings Children’s Fund grant history now totals over $7.65 million dollars.

The Vikings Children’s Fund works closely with the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics in support of pediatric research, child related health and wellness programs. The VCF also allocates funds to non-profit organizations that focus their efforts in the areas of education and family services. The amount of the award to each recipient is based upon the approval of the Vikings Children’s Fund Board of Directors, which reserves the right to fund all or any portion of the grant request.

Grant requests are accepted ranging from $500 to $5,000 and requests must be submitted by April 1st, 2008. Disbursements will be made in the fall of 2008.

Examples of focus areas that are supported by the Vikings Children’s Fund are as follows:

1. Family Services – Organizations and programs that focus on family support, family rehabilitation, child protection, shelters for homeless with children and shelters during intervention for family crises.

2. Education - Organizations and programs actively involved with drug and alcohol abuse treatment/rehabilitation and education, child abuse education, at risk youth and mentor programs.

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