Y2Y Board now accepting grant applications
The Youth to Youth (Y2Y) Board of United Way Leeds & Grenville is currently accepting requests for funding from organizations who provide high quality programs and initiatives which would:
· Benefit youth by providing opportunities to improve their physical, emotional and social needs. For example: sports, arts/culture, drama/dance/music.
· Generate a positive outcome for youth including improved academic performance, classroom behaviour, health and nutrition. For example: tutoring, healthy meal or snack, etc.
· Provide at-risk-youth with a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment with access to resources and support which will empower these young people to reach their full potential.
· Encourage youth to work collaboratively to build safe, youth-friendly communities.
Eligibility (MUST be a registered charity as defined by the CRA)
· Each successful applicant will be eligible for ONE Youth to Youth (Y2Y) Board Grant, to a maximum of $500, to be utilized for their program.
· All grant applicants must be located in the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville to benefit the youth in our region.
· Your organization cannot be receiving any other funding from United Way Leeds & Grenville.
· The deadline to file grant applications will be 3:00 pm on Friday, April 14, 2023.
· Late applications will not be accepted.
· Grant applications will be assessed by the Youth to Youth (Y2Y) Board members, at their April meeting.
· Should additional information be required, from your organization, you may be requested to provide the same, to the Youth to Youth (Y2Y) Board no later than April 28, 2023, at 3:00 pm
· Please complete every page of this application as incomplete applications will not be considered. If you require assistance in completing this application, please contact:
Wendy O’Connell
Adult Mentor
United Way Leeds & Grenville
(613) 342-8889
Download the application form here.
