The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Hutchinson Community Foundation announces the availability of grant funds to support projects benefiting Reno County youth.
Donor Name: Hutchinson Community Foundation
State: Kansas
County: Reno County (KS)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Details:
YPC members from high schools across the county are recruited to:
- Identify and prioritize needs for youth in the community
- Establish criteria for the selection of youth-focused grant proposals
- Review grant proposals
- Make final decisions on which proposals to fund
- Award the grants
Funding Information
Each spring the YPC distributes approximately $5,000 in grants which come from the Richard W. Dillon Memorial Fund for Youth Philanthropy. Grant requests up to $1,000 will be considered. Grant awards typically range from $250 to $1,000 and average $750. Annual awards total $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals must come from organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) and serve Reno County. Special purpose units of government (such as schools and churches) may apply for support of innovative projects. Grant proposals from individuals or non-qualifying organizations will not be considered.
- The Youth Philanthropy Council wishes to fund projects which (one or more):
- Are created and/or directed by youth with appropriate organizational supervision.
- Promote the healthy development of children and youth.
- Introduce children and youth to the fine arts or support their participation in the arts.
- Provide opportunities for youth to give back to the community through meaningful service.
- Build positive relationships between youth and adults.
- Have a realistic budget and solid plan
- A signed statement of support from a youth (brief – one to three sentences) is required.
For more information, visit HCF.
