Teens for Tomorrow grants is designed to support organizations that improve the lives of Quad Cities residents through services related to issue areas that Teens for Tomorrow members have determined to be critical.
Donor Name: Quad Cities Community Foundation
State: Illinois, Iowa
County: Rock Island County (IL), Scott County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Teens for Tomorrow (T4T) is a youth philanthropy group made up of high school students from Rock Island County in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. These young leaders become philanthropists by learning about community needs, fundraising, developing a grant opportunity, evaluating applications, making site visits, and awarding grants. Each year, T4T awards at least $10,000 to nonprofits meeting a variety of needs in the Quad City Area.
Focus Areas
- Affordable Education and Childcare: Organizations providing accessible educational support and childcare services that focus on children birth to 6th grade, including summer and after school programming
- Food Insecurity: Organizations providing equitable access to nutritious food for individuals and families who are food insecure and/or live in food deserts
- Supportive Housing: Organizations providing housing and resources for individuals who are unhoused, including supportive housing for individuals experiencing mental health crises and individuals who are escaping domestic violence situations
- Immigration Support: Organizations providing support to immigrants and refugees, especially those who assist with the legal process and access to basic needs
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations:
- Are located in and serving residents of Rock Island County, Illinois and/or Scott County, Iowa.
- Grant applications address at least one of the focus areas
- Organizations must comply with the Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy.
Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance: The organization/program meets an identified community need and fits strongly into at least one of the focus areas
- Impact: The request identifies the area of impact and its benefit to the population served
- Clarity: The request is clear and achievable, with clear and measurable goals identified
- Excellence: The organization/program demonstrates a history of success as defined by the people and communities they serve
- Equity: The organization/program advances racial and other forms of equity in the Quad Cities region through its actions and its leadership.
For more information, visit QCCF.
