History

White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has been charged with the duty of strengthening the partnership between the Federal government and those faith-based and community groups that provide compassionate care and produce impressive results.

 

Mission

The mission of the White House Office of FBCI is to empower faith-based and other community organizations to apply for Federal social service grants.

 

Activities

  • Working legislatively to encourage the good works of faith-based and community organizations and give them the fullest opportunity permitted by law to compete for Federal funding

  • Identifying and eliminating improper Federal barriers to the full participation of faith-based and community-serving programs in the provision of social services

  • Encouraging greater corporate and philanthropic support for faith-based and community organizations through public education and outreach activities

26 States Develop Offices of FBCI

Alaska is one of 26 states that have developed an office of faith-based and community initiatives. For a complete listing of states that currently have an active FBCI entity, visit the President’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.