Deadline: 1/1/22
Amount: $5,000-$10,000
Website: https://www.grandfoundation.com/Grants/Opportunity-for-Youth-Fund
Description:
The Opportunity for Youth Fund (OYF) was established to provide financial assistance to young people whose families’ financial means do not allow them to pay for activities for which the young person has earned the right to participate. Additionally, the fund has the discretion to selectively undertake other worthy causes. Philosophically, those causes would need to benefit youth. In the nine years of the funds existence, financial assistance has been granted to youth who have participated in student trips to Costa Rica, France and Washington DC. Grants have been for scholarships to brain bowl, athletic activities, clinics and camps. Grants can also be made to assist in registration for AP testing. In addition, funds have been given to the East Grand School District for smaller needs, such as activity fees.
Eligible applicants:
Eligible applicants are those located in Grand County and are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
Restrictions:
– Any awarded funding is paid directly from the Fund to the organization providing the activities and or services. The Fund cannot pay individuals directly.
– No funds will be used to participate in any political campaign, on behalf of any political campaign, or on behalf of any issues or candidates.
– Requests for activities or programs already completed will not be considered for funding.
PROGRAM CONTACT
Megan Ledin
(970)-887-3111, Ext. 3