The Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) is accepting applications for its 2022 Youth Mini-Grants to familiarize Wayne County youth with the potential of philanthropic activities by providing the opportunity, through cooperative leadership and to give financial support to projects designed to improve the youth community.
Donor Name: Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF)
State: Pennsylvania
County: Wayne County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000
Details:
Purpose
The intent of the Youth Mini-Grants Program is to introduce the concept of a Community Foundation and its work while supplying educational and funding opportunities.
Funding Information
Grants up to $1,000 are available for projects or programs that will benefit elementary and secondary age students in Wayne County schools and/or community groups. Please note that some awards are partially funded. The total amount available for grants will vary from year-to-year. The Committee will determine the dollar amount and number of grants after receiving all applications.
What can be funded?
Proposals that are school or student oriented will be considered for funding. These include special classroom projects planned by students; extracurricular activities such as student newspapers, special sports, arts-related projects or other community related projects. It is important to note that these grants are intended for groups not individuals. As this is a student program, teacher or administrative programs and teacher remuneration will not be considered.
Criteria
It is required that students, not adults (with the exception of grades pre K-5 or community groups) write the applications. Applications written by adult mentors will be disqualified. As indicated, teachers/advisors from pre-K- grade 5 may help students write the application after class discussion has occurred.
All applications must be signed by a student representative, adult, and when applicable, by the principal.
No classroom/group may submit more than one application per year.
For more information, visit Youth Advisory Committee – Mini Grant.
