The Micro-Grant is designed to help organizations give youth in their neighborhoods more opportunities for engagement and positive youth development.
Donor Name: SGA Youth & Family Services
State: Illinois
City/Neighborhood: Selected Cities and Neighborhoods
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Micro-Grant Program is exciting and important because it:
- Increases after-school opportunities for youth.
- Builds agencies’ capacities to develop programs and apply for funds.
- Helps enrich and expand small agencies’ programs.
- Measures youths’ feelings of safety, engagement, and belonging in their communities
Funding Information
Small grants of $2,500 – $10,000 to create new or enhance existing youth out-of-school time programs in specific Chicago community areas.
Grant Period
The period of performance for this program is from June – December 2024.
Target Populations
Programs can serve youth from ages 6 through 24.
Which community areas are eligible?
Funding is for out-of-school time activities in these 15 community regions of Chicago:
- Auburn Gresham, Austin, Back of the Yards, Belmont Cragin, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Gage Park, Garfield Park, Greater Englewood Area, Greater Grand Crossing, Greater Roseland Area, Humboldt Park, Little Village, North Lawndale, South Shore.
Who should apply?
These grants are meant especially for small, grassroots community-based organizations. All organizations with a 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsor are eligible and welcome to apply.
For more information, visit SGA Youth & Family Services.
