The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY) program.
Donor Name: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
State: California
County: El Dorado County (CA), Placer County (CA), Sacramento County (CA), Yolo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2023
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This year’s theme is Youth-led initiatives that provide opportunities to equitably access wellness, the outdoors, arts, or other community supports.
GABY seeks to fund projects that meet a need in support of historically or currently underserved populations. Projects that amplify existing efforts or help organizations increase their reach or sustainability are encouraged.
GABY supports youth to develop knowledge of philanthropy, skills for serving the community, and resources for implementing youth-led projects.
Funding Information
Things a GABY Grant Can Pay For
- Grants of up to $500 will be made. A grant request for the full amount of $500 will need to be very specific regarding the results of the grant and the cost.
- Grants of up to $500 will be made. A grant request for the full amount of $500 will need to be very specific regarding the results of the grant and the cost.
- Materials” or “supplies” cover physical items you will most likely use up in order to complete your project. For example: refreshments, art supplies, prizes, decorations, equipment or space rental, etc.
- Equipment” includes items that will likely last beyond the term of the project (i.e. books, software, cameras, etc.). The agency sponsor will own the equipment after the end of the grant.
- Travel” includes bus passes, auto rental, or other transportation costs within the eligible counties.
- “Professional services” include fees paid for speakers, entertainers, trainers or other professionals hired as a part of your project. This does not include payment of fees to the youth team members.
- “Communications/outreach” includes postage, printing, design and other costs for producing publications or fees associated with marketing/media coverage.
Eligibility Criteria
All applications must comply with these requirements:
- The youth team must be sponsored by a nonprofit organization or school to accept grant funds.
- The project must take place in one of the following counties: Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, or El Dorado.
- Grantees are required to attend GABY Convenings to receive a grant. The dates for these convenings are January 13 and May 28, 2024. Please note, that these events may take place in person or virtually.
- Additionally, projects must:
- Respond to the theme of: “Youth-led initiatives that provide opportunities to equitably access wellness, the outdoors, arts, or other community supports.”
- Involve youth in meaningful leadership and decision-making roles, so that they are regarded as resources, not just recipients of services. See “Hart’s Ladder of Young People’s Participation” here. (GABY is looking for projects with youth participating at Rung 7 and 8).
- Develop youths’ problem-solving, planning, and other life skills to prepare them to take on adult roles and responsibilities.
- Connect youth to their own communities so that they can become knowledgeable and contribute to their own communities.
- Promote interaction and cooperation among youth, and between youth and adults.
- Impact youth in the community, not just the project planners.
For more information, visit Sacramento Region Community Foundation.
