Deadline: 30-Jul-21
The Youth Service America is seeking applications for its Afterschool Grants to support youth-led service or service-learning opportunities in up to 60 afterschool programs.
Youth Service America believes that youth, communities, and democracy thrive when we all work together for the common good. YSA is a leading global nonprofit that activates young people, ages 5-25, to find their voice, take action, and acquire powerful civic and 21st Century skills as they solve problems facing their communities.
Funding Infromation
- Amount: $500
Requirements
Grants are offered on a competitive application basis and open to any afterschool program that meets the following requirements:
- Engage at least 50 youth as volunteers in service or service-learning projects during the 2021-2022 academic year;
- Submit an online impact report by June 10, 2022;
- 50% of youth engaged are from low-income, underserved communities;
- Focus on engaging middle-school and high-school aged youth; and
- Continue to put students’ health and safety first by following any COVID-related guidelines of federal, state, and local governments that are in still in place during the 2021-2022 academic years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be based in the United States.
- Applicants may work locally, regionally, or statewide.
- Afterschool coalitions are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for multiple grants.
For more information, visit https://ysa.org/grant/afterschool/