The Seattle Parks and Recreation is inviting applicants for its Hope for Youth fund to increase access to athletic, recreational, and positive youth development activities.
Donor Name: Seattle Parks and Recreation
State: Washington
City: Seattle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $3,500
Details:
Hope for Youth’s primary purpose is to support youth sports organizations that serve marginalized and economically distressed communities. The funds are intended to offset the cost of participation and provide opportunities for youth to engage in positive sports, fitness programs, and youth development opportunities.
The Hope for Youth Funding Opportunity aligns with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s mission to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community, promote responsible stewardship of the land, and promote healthy people, a healthy environment, and strong communities.
Funding Information
Organizations can apply for up to $3,500.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Hope for Youth funds you must:
- Be a non-profit agency (501c3) or be represented by a fiscal sponsor with non-profit status.
- Provide activities or services for youth ages 11-19 that will be completed by 12/8/2023.
- Be in good fiscal standing with the City of Seattle (no outstanding debts or grants) Funds Available
- This is a reimbursement program; funds will be reimbursed after the completion of the program and submission of all required documentation and invoice.
Rating Criteria
The panel of representatives will evaluate all applications based on the following criteria:
- Description of community impact and increased participation
- Serving correct ages and populations
- Increased participation of youth in the program above the current level
- Identification of the intended results or benefits to participants and explanation of how program staff will know if participants have achieved the results and/or gained these benefits.
- An established partnership with another youth service agency or organization that will provide additional resources and/or new opportunities for youth participants.
- Increased regular and on-going participation in sports or structured recreation activities.
- Eliminates or addresses barriers to participation in sports or structured recreation activities. Youth Organizations bhi catgeroy mai Beneficiary mai youths
For more information, visit Hope for Youth Fund.
