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Youth Philanthropy Project
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The Youth Philanthropy Project was started in 1998 by The Community Foundation to encourage student volunteerism and philanthropy by engaging young people in decision-making about the distribution of grant dollars. A Steering Committee, comprised of local high school students, is responsible for determining the needs of youth in metro Richmond, preparing a Request for Proposal, reviewing grant applications, and making funding recommendations to The Community Foundation’s Board of Governors. Consideration is given to youth-driven organizations that provide programs or services relating to one or more of the focus areas listed below.
In recent years, the Youth Philanthropy Project has received grant support from the CarMax Foundation to expand the program to reach additional youth in the metro Richmond area. The program encourages young people from across the region to develop leadership skills through participation in and promotion of community service.
Supporting a community where neighbors share an interest in protecting their communities and providing residents with the tools to identify and address their assets and needs;
Encouraging families to build stronger, healthier, and more productive environments for themselves, their community and their children; and
Supporting programs that promote literacy, improve test scores, increase school attendance, and encourage parental involvement.
Projects must involve young people in planning, implementing, and evaluating the project.
Any youth-run organization that impacts the City of Richmond, Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield Counties that is in need of funding for programs that benefit the community. Applicants may include, but are not limited to, church youth groups, school clubs or volunteer organizations that involve youth in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the proposed program.
Generally, grants will range from $500 to $10,000.
Organizations wishing to request support from The Youth Philanthropy Project should submit a proposal (1 original and 10 copies) to The Youth Philanthropy Project, c/o The Community Foundation.
The Youth Philanthropy Project conducts two cycles of funding per year. Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. postmark deadlines. When a deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended to the following Monday. We cannot accept applications sent by facsimile or e-mail.
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Spring Cycle |
Fall Cycle |
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April 12 |
October 12 |
| Grant Decisions |
2nd week of June |
2nd week of December |
The Community Foundation
Serving Richmond & Central Virginia
7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110
Richmond, Virginia 23225
(804) 330-7400 |
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