Youth Advisory Committee Grants

The Southeast Ottawa Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee is responsible for developing grant recommendations for the distribution of The Foundation’s Youth Fund.

Grant funds are derived from the interest off a matching grant supplied by the Kellogg Foundation. Money for future grants will be generated by the interest earned on the Community Foundation Endowment fund.

Students meet monthly throughout the school year. They identify issues of concern to area youth by surveying their peers. Then they prepare a Request for Proposals which will address the identified issue areas. Finally, students review the grant proposals received and make funding recommendations to the Southeast Ottawa Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Income from the Youth Fund is distributed on an annual basis to programs that address specific needs identified by the Youth Committee.

RFP Summary

The Southeast Ottawa Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee is seeking to fund projects or programs that positively impact youth within Georgetown Township, Hudsonville, and Jamestown Township. Groups or organizations made up of (or serving) youth ages 12 – 20 are invited to apply.

Primary consideration will be given to projects that address the following issues:

• Stress
• Pressure to succeed and pressure work
• Peer pressure
• Cliques; not “fitting in”
• Problems with parents and/or teachers
• Low self esteem and depression

The projects should be youth initiated and youth driven. There is a total of $1,300 available for grants.

Why should your group apply?

By applying for a grant from the Southeast Ottawa Community Youth Advisory Committee, your group has the opportunity to receive funds for a project or program that will make a positive impact on youth within Georgetown Township, Hudsonville, and Jamestown Township.

Who is eligible to apply?

Any non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status located within Georgetown Township, Hudsonville, and Jamestown Townships that is in need of funding for programs that benefit youth in this area. Grants proposals from religious organizations for a religious purpose will not be considered. The organization and its recipients will not be discriminated against on the basis of, but not limited to, gender, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin.

When are applications available?

Grant applications for 2012 are due on Monday, February 13, 2012 at midnight.  Click here to start an application.

If you have questions or would like additional information please contact the Education and Youth Program Officer, Cris Kooyer, at Grand Rapids Community Foundation, at 616.454.1751 x118 or email her at ckooyer@grfoundation.org.