Download 2018 YOUTH GRANTMAKERS GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION
(Deadline December 18, 2017)
Mission of The Community Foundation
The Community Foundation’s mission is “Strengthening Inland Southern California through Philanthropy.” The Foundation does this by raising, stewarding and distributing community assets by providing grants to nonprofit organizations, and working toward their vision of a vibrant, generous and just region — with unlimited opportunities. The Foundation focuses on building its endowment to ensure that The Community Foundation is Here for Good.
The Community Foundation maintains the rigorous national standards for excellence for community foundations and is a member of the League of California Community Foundations, as well as the Council on Foundations.
Background: The Youth Philanthropy Initiative
Launched in November 2008, the Youth Philanthropy Initiative’s goals are to teach youth to meet community challenges by making grants to projects that address concerns of youth and to instill in them an ethic of volunteering and giving so they become philanthropists. The Idyllwild Youth Grantmakers (IYG) was formed in February 2012 to review proposals and recommend grants for funding in the Idyllwild community. Members of the IYG are middle school students from Idyllwild School.
The Youth Grantmakers Fund
The Youth Grantmakers Fund is a special fund allocation for projects, programs and/or activities that address issues facing youth such as alcohol use and drug use, teen pregnancy, youth recreation, homelessness, and hunger. The Idyllwild Youth Grantmakers Fund is generously supported by funds from the Idyllwild Community Fund, with matching funds from The Community Foundation. Proposals are currently being accepted through this competitive grant process.
Eligibility
Nonprofit, public benefit corporations with evidence of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation. Educational institutions are eligible to apply.
Nonprofit agencies that serve the Idyllwild Community.
Agencies that operate so that they do not discriminate in the hiring of staff or in providing services on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability
Grantmaking Objectives
Programs and/or activities that:
Involve youth in the development and implementation of the project
Increase community involvement and volunteerism amongst youth
Promote values of personal responsibility and self-sufficiency in youth
Provide an avenue for internal exploration and personal empowerment in youth
Respect diversity
Support early intervention and prevention of social problems
Funding Priorities
Preference will be given to the following types of YOUTH activities that address issues that relevant to teens in the Idyllwild community:
Arts, culture, dance, drama, music, writing
Programs led by youth instead of adults
Advocacy programs
“Real life” learning experiences
Educational classes
Service learning
Mentoring or tutorial programs
Teen hotlines
Outdoor experiences, camps, etc.
Therapy
Grant Award
Applicants may request amounts up to $1,000. Grant allocations will not exceed $1,000 per grant.
Grant Period
The grant period is up to one year. Programs may start as early as April 1, 2018 and must end no later than March 31, 2019.
Application Review
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness by The Community Foundation (TCF) staff. The Youth Grantmakers Committee will evaluate each application and will forward grant recommendations to Idyllwild Community Fund Advisors and The Community Foundation Board of Directors for final approval.
Notification of Results
All applicants will be notified of the results, in writing by February 27, 2018.
How to Apply
A) Submit 1 ORIGINAL (WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES) of the following:
Completed Grant Application Form (Cover sheet, Narrative (2 pages maximum), and Budget Page).
A list of your Board members and their affiliations.
Your current operating budget (Fiscal year or calendar year)
A copy of your current 501(c) (3) determination letter from the IRS.
B) Mail the Application Packet to:
Celia Cudiamat
Executive Vice President, Programs
The Community Foundation
3700 Sixth Street, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92501
C) Applications must be received in The Community Foundation office by 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2017.
Postmarks, late applications, incomplete copies and electronic submission (e-mail, fax) will NOT be accepted
D) For questions contact Celia Cudiamat at ccudiamat@thecommunityfoundation.net