The Marilyn & William Young Foundation provides grants to support the development of new skills, and linking efforts to ensure economic opportunity, well being, and prosperity for their citizens.
Donor Name: Marilyn & William Young Foundation
State: Kentucky
County: Daviess County (KY)
City: Owensboro
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Focus Areas
- Leadership Succession Planning
- The need to elevate a new generation of skilled public and private sector leaders able to embrace and navigate change, energize and align diverse stakeholders, and make bold decisions serving the area’s long term interests
- Sustainable Arts Experiences
- The need for community-level strategies to improve the long-term viability of arts and cultural experiences important to the quality of local life and vitality of the area’s tourism economy
- Family Support Systems
- The need for innovative ways to help low-income, undereducated populations take advantage of educational opportunities which will elevate their prospects for livable wages, long-term self-sufficiency, and family stability
- Community Grants
- A limited pool of resources are available for one-time, immediate needs of organizations which benefit the community they serve.
Funding Information
Organizations seeking $10,000 or less will be asked to submit a modified grant application.
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants must be a recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
- In general, the Foundation does not make grants to endowments, annual fund appeals, religious organizations, event sponsorships and individuals nor do they fund programs and projects that do not affect the citizens of Owensboro/Daviess County or for operating costs.
For more information, visit MWYF.
