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Youth Grant Program
Contact Information:
Community Foundation of Grant County
505 West Third Street
Marion, IN 46952
phone: 765-662-0065
email: foundationoffice@comfdn.org
website: www.comfdn.org
Program Description:
The Youth Grant Program was established in 1997 to teach the youth of Grant County the values and rewards of philanthropy. The program is split into two age groups. The Youth Grant I Program is for 4th and 5th graders who work off of a $10,000 budget, and the Youth Grant II Program is for 7th and 8th graders who work off of a $7,000 budget. The Committees meet three times during the school year. Students are asked to search within their schools and communities for needs. Once the needs are identified, the students prepare and present their grant proposal to their peers. The Committee then votes on which proposals will receive grant money.
Program Components:
√ Leadership Development
√ Community Service
Civic Engagement
Develops youth and adult partnerships
Fundraising events and activities
Service Learning
√ Philanthropy education/training
√ Grantmaking
Encourages personal giving
Annually gives funds for community needs
Community Partner Organizations:
Every school system in Grant county participates.
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
approximately 30
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
approximately 35
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
The program is part of our annual budget.
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
$17,000
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
Updated - 05/07
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