City of Poughkeepsie seeks to provide grant funds to assist organizations and structured entities engaged in youth programs.
Donor Name: City of Poughkeepsie
State: New York
City: Poughkeepsie
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
The City of Poughkeepsie Youth Activities and Opportunities Grant provides funding to organizations, clubs, leagues, and/or educational institutions or groups that offer opportunities for City of Poughkeepsie children to participate in community based youth programs, projects, activities, and camps that emphasize active lifestyles, foster youth development, facilitate performance, provide instructional guidance, and engender a spirit of community in the City of Poughkeepsie. The goal is supporting the programs in making a positive impact on the City’s youth.
The specific objective of this policy is to provide funding to organizations serving the youth in the City of Poughkeepsie on a competitive basis based on their ability to demonstrate that they can fulfill an unmet community need. This grant will provide funding to organizations, clubs, leagues, and/or educational institutions or groups that provide opportunities for City of Poughkeepsie children to participate in community based youth programs, activities, and camps that emphasize active lifestyles, foster youth growth and development, facilitate performance, provide instructional guidance, and engender a spirit of community in the City of Poughkeepsie. This grant will further provide guidance, mentorship, and training to organizations involved in youth programming to ensure their success and sustainability.
Funding Information
- The City of Poughkeepsie Youth Grant maximum award amount is $20,000.00.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects need to demonstrate youth based programs, camps, activities, internship and/or employment placement opportunities for City of Poughkeepsie children and young adults age 18 and under. The eligible projects and activities need to facilitate youth development through instructional, competitive based programs lead by experienced, qualified teachers and mentors. Qualified individuals need to provide copies of their certificates or degrees attached to the application if applicable.
Eligibility Criteria
The City of Poughkeepsie will extend grants to the following applicant organizations: Any organization, club, league, or group if they:
- Are registered as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization
- Are an existing program that relates to youth activities which may include internship and employment placement opportunities.
For more information, visit City of Poughkeepsie.
