23 September 2011
The Washington County Youth Foundation Fall 2011 Grant Application is now available!
What’s Being Offered?
Grants are available for projects that:
- Put the ideas and energies of young people to work to address important community needs
- Are designed and carried out by young people with adults serving as advisors
- Can be started and finished by the same group of young people
- Have a realistic budget and solid plans
Who is Eligible?
Youth groups, community organizations, religious communities, schools, classrooms, and other not-for-profit organizations that actively engage young people ages 5 to 19 in solving community problems are welcome to apply.
What can grant money be used for?
Washington County Youth Foundation grants may be used for the direct operation of the project, transportation, and recognition of the project participants. The majority of the grant money must be used to carry out the project. Recognition costs cannot exceed 10% of the grant award.
What should projects do to qualify for funding?
To qualify for funding:
- Project must address a community need.
- Project must be planned and implemented by a youth group located in Washington County.
- Youth group must be associated with a not-for-profit organization.
What costs cannot be covered by the grant?
The grant money may not be used for the following:
- Overhead costs
- Salaries or wages
- Direct donations to other organizations
- Purchase of capital items
What's this about a project screening?
Youth members of the Washington County Youth Foundation will interview all youth groups that submit eligible project proposals.
The Youth Board will look for projects in which:
- Youth have a variety of roles and responsibilities, with adults serving as guides or facilitators.
- Creative solutions to community needs or problems are offered.
- Plans are cost effective, achieving the most benefit with the fewest dollars.
- Appropriate publicity and recognition will increase the public’s awareness of the project and the work being done by youth for the community.
- Networks within the community help with the project through donation of services or materials.
- Reflection activities help youth gain insight into how they can make the world a better place.
How do I apply?
In order to be considered, the following must be submitted to the Washington County Community Foundation office:
- Completed Washington County Youth Foundation Grant Application
- Proof of not-for-profit status:
- 501 (c) (3) IRS authorization
- Registration as an Indiana Non-Profit Business Entity
- Demonstration of charitable status
Completed application materials are due to the Washington County Community Foundation on October 17, 2011 by 3:00pm
If at all possible, please email your completed application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For more information contact: Judy Johnson 883-7334
Please Note:
- Submission of proposal that meets all the requirements does not guarantee funding.
- Washington County Youth Foundation has limited funds and will select a range of diverse projects.
- Please read guidelines carefully before submitting a proposal.
- Submit one original application.
- Please do not fax. Electronic submission is strongly encouraged.
- You may attach additional documentation as needed. It is not necessary to limit yourself to the space provided on the application when answering the questions.