Advocacy Collaborative & Awards
Applications for the 2026 Advocacy Collaborative Scholarships are now open!
At Darkness to Light, we believe prevention starts with people ready to protect children. Our Advocacy Collaborative Scholarship Program invests in those leaders, helping individuals and organizations expand access to prevention training, tools, and resources that strengthen child protection in their communities.
About the Program
What Is the Advocacy Collaborative?
The Advocacy Collaborative is a group of partners, donors, and prevention advocates committed to strengthening community-based child sexual abuse prevention efforts.
Together, the Collaborative helps fund scholarships that make Darkness to Light training and prevention resources more accessible to organizations and independent Facilitators serving children, families, and communities.
A portion of all eligible donations to Darkness to Light directly supports this initiative, helping ensure more communities have access to the training, tools, and resources they need to protect children.
Who Are the Scholarships For?
Advocacy Collaborative scholarships are intended for organizations and independent Facilitators working to expand prevention education and child protection efforts in their communities.
Eligible applicants may include, but are not limited to:
- Child advocacy centers
- Youth-serving organizations
- Schools, camps, and after-school programs
- Faith-based organizations
- Community nonprofits
- Family-serving agencies
- Healthcare or behavioral health organizations
- Local coalitions or prevention-focused community groups
Scholarships are designed to support those who demonstrate a commitment to child safety and have a clear plan for using training or resources to strengthen prevention efforts.
What Can Organizations Receive Support For?
Scholarship awards may help eligible organizations and independent Facilitators access Darkness to Light training, prevention education, and related resources.
Depending on the award cycle and available funding, scholarships may support:
- Stewards of Children® training
- Authorized Facilitator certification
- Training materials or seats
Award details, available funding, and eligible uses may vary by application cycle.
How to Apply?
Applications for the Advocacy Collaborative Scholarship Program are now open!
Apply today and take the next step toward bringing training to more adults and creating safer spaces for children.
Applications are due October 30, 2026.
For questions about the Advocacy Collaborative or scholarship program, please contact Darkness to Light at info@D2L.org
Meet Our Founding Members
You can help expand access to prevention training and resources for organizations across the country.
A portion of all eligible donations to Darkness to Light directly supports the Advocacy Collaborative, helping fund scholarships for organizations committed to strengthening child protection and prevention efforts in their communities.
To support this work, make a gift to Darkness to Light and select “Scholarship Fund” when making your online donation.