Youth Advisory Committee Grants
What is the Youth Advisory Committee?
The Ionia County Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee is composed of students representing high schools located in Ionia County. We are committed to addressing and improving problems concerning young people, by funding programs directed toward youth. Membership on the Youth Advisory Committee is open to Belding, Ionia, Lakewood, Portland, and Saranac youth. The Youth Advisory Committee is affiliated with the Ionia County Community Foundation.
The members of the Youth Advisory Committee are concerned with the status of the youth in our community. We wish to promote positive youth action by generating youth involvement.
What will be funded?
Programs that benefit Ionia County youth will be funded. A total of $8,000 is available for grants. The Youth Advisory Committee conducts a needs assessment every two years to identify funding priorities. Successful grantees will utilize "service learning" to address the following youth issues in their communities:
- Teen Driver Safety
- Achievement gap
- Substance abuse
- Teen pregnancy
- Depression/suicide
- Literacy
- Obesity
- Bullying
- Students with disabilities
- College access
Who is eligible to apply for a grant?
The Ionia County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee is offering student groups and local nonprofit organizations (with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status), an opportunity to apply for grants. Grants will be made with income derived from the Ionia County Community Foundation Youth Fund.
What makes a good grant proposal?
Grant proposals should assist the applying organization to implement a project or program that benefits youth. Proposals developed by youth or with youth involvement in planning are encouraged. The proposed project or program should:
- Have clear goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
- Impact a significant number of Ionia County youth from birth to age 18.
- Avoid duplication with other projects and programs in the community.
- Address an issue and make a significant difference for youth.
In addition, the applying organization and its participants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, but not limited to, gender, religion, physical disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
When are applications available?
Grant applications for 2012 were due on Monday, February 13, 2012 at midnight.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact the Education & Youth Program Officer, Cris Kooyer, at Grand Rapids Community Foundation, at 616.454.1751 x118 or email her at ckooyer@grfoundation.org.