Through Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) Grants, the DeKalb County Community Foundation supports organizations and projects that improve the quality of life for youth in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Donor Name: DeKalb County Community Foundation
State: Illinois
County: DeKalb County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The YEP is a youth-led committee of the foundation, designed to encourage and develop the practice of philanthropy in young adults. YEP inspires a lifelong interest and a commitment to serving others in the community, focusing on youth impact.
Priorities
- Be a Youth Initiative
- Youth must be directly involved in the project’s development and/or implementation. Projects may occur in the areas of Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment & Animal Welfare, or Health & Human Services.
- Preference is given to innovative programs or projects
- Preference is given to applications submitted by youth applicants or that show strong youth involvement in the project planning process.
- Preference is given to grant requests that address mental health (anxiety, depression, stress, etc.) in youth.
Funding Information
Grants are limited to a maximum of $2,500 per project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations and eligible community organizations are invited to apply for a YEP Grant, up to $2,500, for programs and projects that impact youth in DeKalb County.
- All grant requests must be submitted online.
- A site visit and/or presentation may be requested for select applications.
- YEP Grants are project or program-specific.
For more information, visit DeKalb County Community Foundation.
