The Humboldt Area Foundation is seeking applications for its Summer Youth Mini-Grants Program.
Donor Name: Humboldt Area Foundation
States: California, Oregon
Counties: Humboldt County (CA), Del Norte County (CA), Curry County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $500
Details:
The summer youth program grants are normally made for expenses such as sports and recreational equipment, arts and craft supplies, field trips, and scholarships for low-income participants.
Priorities
The spirit of this grant is to inspire and support all of the activities that make summer programs in their communities a success. They seek to enhance what is already been accomplished prior to this grant. Programs must meet the guidelines and restrictions provided by the California or Oregon Department of Health to prevent the spread of Covid -19. Travel outside of the region for summer activities and summer camps will not be funded.
application and prioritize funding based on the following criteria:
- The program serves a high number of low-income, disabled, or otherwise disadvantaged youth,
- The program serves youth in an outlying area with few summer alternatives for productive activities,
- Program operating hours are extensive throughout the summer (i.e. every week-day all summer),
- The program serves extremely high numbers of youth,
- The program serves an at-risk youth population,
- Programs that provide camperships/scholarships,
- Programs that have multiple funding sources
Funding Information
The Summer Youth Partnership offers small grants, averaging $500, to nonprofits serving Humboldt, Del Norte & Curry County youth.
Funding Criteria
The committee may consider additional funding based on the following:
- Organizations that provide a large number of scholarships to their Summer Program,
- Organizations that have a Summer Program that requires no fee,
- Organizations that make good use of available resources and/or collaboration,
- Organizations with programs that provide developmental and not just recreational opportunities,
- Organizations that request items that help ensure the safety of their program’s participants.
For more information, visit Summer Youth Mini Grants.