The Rapides Foundation’s Social Environment Initiative seeks to address social capital by supporting leadership and nonprofit development and increased community engagement.
Donor Name: The Rapides Foundation
State: Louisiana
County: Allen Parish (LA), Avoyelles Parish (LA), Catahoula Parish (LA), Grant Parish (LA), LaSalle Parish (LA), Natchitoches Parish (LA), Rapides Parish (LA), Vernon Parish (LA), Winn Parish (LA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/19/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
My Civic Life is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Provide linkages among students, schools and nonprofits for community service.
- Build leadership and 21st-century skills among high school students.
- Promote student achievement of Louisiana Department of Education Community Service Diploma Endorsement.
- Foster a commitment to being engaged in the community and make volunteerism a lifelong habit.
The program is comprised of three components:
- High school- and community-based service clubs use the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) model to facilitate service learning opportunities and increase soft skills.
- Leadership development opportunities.
- Online platform to connect youth with volunteer opportunities in their local communities.
Funding Information
- Grant awards of up to $5,000 are available.
- The grant term will be from June 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofits, municipalities and other community-based organizations operating within The Rapides Foundation’s nine-parish service area are eligible to apply. Applicants should have existing youth programming or past experience working with youth.
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Classified as a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code or a governmental entity.
- Cannot be a private foundation under Section 509(a).
- Must be an organization within The Rapides Foundation Service Area.
For more information, visit The Rapides Foundation.