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Youth As Resources (YAR) Grant Application

Project Overview

Youth Contact Information

Because Youth As Resources (YAR) funds youth-implemented community service projects, all correspondence will be sent to the youth contact person. The youth content person is responsible for informing the group of all correspondence received from Youth As Resources.

Adult Contact Information

The adult contact person is responsible for supervising the youth in the implementation of the project.

Sponsoring Organization

The sponsoring organization will receive the check if the project is funded. The sponsoring organization is required to:

  • Assume all liability associated with the project.
  • Demonstrate proof of IRS determination of non-profit status.
  • Confirm Counterterrorism Compliance
  • Receive and disburse the grant award funds on behalf of the youth group.
Is the sponsoring organization eligible to receive charitable contributions as described in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code?
Group Information

YAR grants are awarded to projects that:

  • Are planned, led and implemented by youth with adults serving as advisors.
  • Can be started and finished by the same group of youth in a reasonable amount of time.
Tell us all of the things that make your group amazing. How long have you been together? How was your group formed? If your group is part of a larger organization, explain how you fit in, but focus mostly on your local group. For example, if your group is a scouting group or 4-H group, tell us specifically about your troop.

Indicate the number of group members who will actively perform community service through this project. (If a category has zero members, please enter zero)

Project Information - Community Need

YAR grants are awarded to projects that:

  • Address a community need or problem clearly and creatively.
Summarize your project in four to five sentences. Imagine you are on an elevator with someone who is interested in your project. You only have a few seconds to explain your project idea! What would you say? Your summary should include your goal/what you hope to accomplish and how you will do it. 
All YAR-funded projects must address a specific community need or problem. Examples of community needs/problems include environmental, social, educational and cultural awareness issues. If your project will only benefit members of your group, it likely will not qualify for funding. 
How did your group become aware of this issue? Please include location, demographics, number of people, etc.
Why did your group choose this particular issue to address? Why are you passionate about it?
Project Information - Project Details

YAR grants are awarded to projects that:

  • Have solid, well-organized plans and a realistic, cost-effective budget.
Is your project a one-time event or on-going?
Please include location and address.
It is helpful to number each step. You can include steps leading up to applying for this grant, in a timeline format.
Project Information - Community Impact

YAR grants are awarded to projects that:

  • Address a community need or problem clearly and creatively. 
If your project is a one-time event, list the number of people you expect to attend. If your project is ongoing, list the number of people who will benefit per year.
How will the people involved in your project (volunteers and beneficiaries) change as a result of your project?
Two deadlines for YAR application: October 20, 2023 and March 8, 2024.
Youth Leadership

YAR grants are awarded to projects that:

  • Are planned, led and implemented by youth with adults serving as advisors.
Project Summary
Share any additional information you would like the YAR Board to know about your project.
Budget
Youth contact name
A reflection project is mandatory. The costs to cover the materials for the reflection project do not need to be covered by the YAR grant. Please let us know how you will be covering the cost of the materials for the reflection project if the YAR grant will not be used.
  • Up to $35 dollars of your requested budget can be used for materials needed to complete your reflection project such as photo developing, stickers, embellishments, etc.
Applications must have same request narrative and budget information to be considered for funding. 
  • All fund requests are required to submit a complete and detailed budget and budget narrative.
  • Budget details should include quantities, unit cost and calcuations.
  • Complet the YAR Budget Template.

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