About Youth as Resources (YAR)
Youth as Resources challenges youth to identify community needs and
to use their skills, creativity and energy to make Allen County a better
place. Youth as Resources works with youth to encourage their self-direction
and assumes all youth are capable of meaningful contribution.
Grant Cycle Calendar
- YAR Grant Applications Available
Oct. 1, 2007
- YAR Grant Application Due
January 31, 2008
- YAR Grant Presentations
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
IPFW Walb Union Room G21
Please contact Ellen Cavacini (260-481-6312 or Email)
for a grant application or further information.
Application Criteria to Qualify
The applying organization should:
- Be a non-profit organization and show proof of status.
- Submit youth-generated projects and proposals. Projects funded by
YAR are those done by youth and not by agencies for youth.
The proposed project should have:
- Youth involved in every part of the project: planning, developing
a budget, writing the proposal, executing, and evaluating the project.
- High visibility of youth working on the project, and of possible,
involving the media.
- Youth providing direct community service that meets a community
need.
Apply to Youth As Resources (YAR)
The grant application should include:
- A detailed budget. Everything needed to complete the project should
be included. Monies may not be used for stipends, salaries, or the
purchase of large equipment such as VCRs. Not more than 25% of the
amount requested may be used for training or workshops. Reasonable
recognition and a form of appreciation for the volunteer work done
by the youth may be included. This can include T-shirts, food, or certificates.
- A project timeline to be completed within six months of the grant
allocation.
- Goals and objectives for the project.
- A clear statement of youth and adult responsibilities for the project.
Additional Considerations:
- Two groups may work together, or collaborate on a project.
- All grants that meet the requirements are considered on an equal
basis.
Submission of a grant that meets all the requirements does not guarantee
funding. the decision to fund or not to fund, or to adjust funding in
certain areas is made by the Youth As Resources Grants Council with consideration
given to the range and diversity of all the projects submitted, number
of requests received, and amount of grant monies available.
