The City of Eugene is seeking applications for Youth and Teen Empowerment Program (YTEP)
Small Grants to support ongoing programs for middle- and high school-aged youth as well as build partnerships to create new opportunities for teen empowerment.
Donor Name: City of Eugene
State: Oregon
City: Eugene
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/13/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $3,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The City of Eugene Youth and Teen Empowerment Program (YTEP), established in 2022, prioritizes building bridges with community organizations that are empowering teens. This Community Grants Program is intended to support ongoing programs for middle- and high school-aged youth as well as build partnerships to create new opportunities for teen empowerment. The Teen Leadership Council and Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council select the grant recipients.
Two kinds of grants are available to support programs running between July 2023 and June 2024:
- YTEP Financial Grants: Provides grants of up to $3,000 to support youth and teen empowerment activities. A limited number of financial grants are available to assist in creating successful and sustainable programs.
- YTEP in- Kind Support: Provides support in the form of marketing in the Rec Guide and facilities use.
Examples of how grants can be used:
Types of programs: summer camp, afterschool, workshop, mentorship, internship, community service, academic support, leadership, job training, personal empowerment, civic participation, coming of age, etc.
- Lower or eliminate costs to participate
- Increase program hours
- Special events or activities
- New initiatives
Eligibility Criteria
- Groups must:
- Be registered nonprofits or work with a nonprofit umbrella organization
- Be willing to sign a Community and Program Partnership MOU
- Conduct Level 1 background check on all staff who work with youth and teens
- Programs must:
- be free, sliding scale, or have scholarship available to participants
- Provide snacks
For more information, visit City of Eugene.
