In Youth We Trust is a youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The IYWT Council will distribute up to $40,000 to community projects that benefit local youth.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
State: Illinois
County: Boone County (IL), Ogle County (IL), Stephenson County (IL) and Winnebago County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/28/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,500
Details:
Established with a grant from the Ford Foundation in 1994 and endowed by a local donor, In Youth We Trust (IYWT) teaches grantmaking, volunteerism, and leadership skills to today’s youth, preparing them to be the positive change of tomorrow. Since its inception, IYWT has granted over $500,000 to youth projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.
Funding Information
Organizations may apply for a maximum of $3,500.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, an applicant must:
- Be part of a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit agency, public institution (such as a school), and/or organized group carrying out a charitable purpose for the public good.
- Operate within Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and/or Winnebago County.
- Be a group that is primarily made up of members who are 19 years of age or younger.
- Propose a project that is planned and implemented by youth.
- Involve youth in every aspect of the grant process – writing the application, participating in applicant interviews, implementing the project, and participating in any grant check presentation for their organization.
- Be operated and organized so that there is no discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran’s status, disability, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
Priority will be given to collaborative projects. For the 2022 – 2023 program year, IYWT is focusing on youth mental health services.
The Program is looking for
The In Youth We Trust Grant Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois looks for projects that:
- Promote collaboration and teamwork.
- Provide creative solutions to community issues.
- Create community awareness and understanding of youth issues.
- Have a clear, practical plan for implementation.
- Have a realistic budget.
For the 2022 – 2023 program year, IYWT will focus on projects which support youth mental health.
For more information, visit CFNI.
