There are many grant opportunities available for young changemakers. Below are some resources to get you started as you look for the right fit for your Venture.
Grants for Youth
Ann M. Martin Foundation:
http://www.scholastic.com/annmartin/foundation.htm
The Ann M. Martin Foundation supports organizations working on homelessness, education, literacy, children and animals. 501(c)(3) status is required to apply for a grant worth up to $20,000.
Youth Action Net:
http://youthactionnet.org/yan_awards/index.cfm
$500 Youth Action Net awards are available to young people age 18-29 who have a leadership role in a youth-led initiative that works to create positive change in their community.
Third Wave Foundation:
www.thirdwavefoundation.org
Third Wave Foundation, led by women and transgender young people age 15-30, supports work that exists to challenge sexism, racism, homophobia, economic injustice, and other forms of oppression.
Ellen Dougherty Activist Fund:
www.openmeadows.org/special.htm
The Ellen Dougherty Activist Fund provides grants of up to $2,000 to women 19 and under who propose to develop and lead projects focused on activism and social change.
Captain Planet Foundation:
http://captainplanetfoundation.org/
The Captain Planet Foundation offers grants up to $2,500 are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations for ands-on projects which raise awareness of environmental issues and involve youth.
Hometown Helper:
www.myhometownhelper.com
General Mills and Hamburger Helper Award up to $15,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations for projects benefiting the community.
Mix It Up Grants:
www.tolerance.org/teens/grants.jsp
The Southern Poverty Law Center offers $500 Mix It Up Grants to fund sustainable, youth-led projects that knock down community barriers.
Pay It Forward:
http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
The Pay It Forward Foundation offer $500 grants for one-time-only service projects that encourage others to “Pay It Forward.”
Plum Grants:
www.dosomething.org/grants
Do Something offers $500 grants to further the growth of sustainable projects, programs or organizations.
Awards and Recognition
Brower Youth Awards:
http://broweryouthawards.org
The Brower Youth Awards recognize six environmental leaders age 13-22 with prizes of $3,000 each. Additionally, each winner is brought to San Francisco for the award week and a backcountry camping trip.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:
www.prudential.com/community
Outstanding middle and high school age volunteers are eligible to receive $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. from Prudential.
NetAid Global Action Awards:
www.netaid.org/global_action_awards
NetAid honors high school students who have organized and led a project that has helped people in developing countries, or raised awareness about global poverty in their own communities. Honorees receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Barron Prize:
www.barronprize.org
Young people age 8-18 who have made a difference in their community or have worked to protect the health and sustainability of the environment are eligible for a $2,000 Barron Prize.
Br!ck Awards:
www.dosomething.org/brick
Do Something’s BR!CK Awards recognize and support social changemakers age 25 and under. Nine BR!CK Award winners each round receive $10,000.
Where to Find Additional Grants
Youth Service America:
www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
Youth Noise:
www.youthnoise.com/page.php?page_id=102
www.youthnoise.com/page.php?page_id=193
www.networkforgood.youthnoise.com/ta/as_project_details.php
The Freechild Project:
www.freechild.org/funds4progess.htm
Taking It Global:
www.takingitglobal.org/resources/fi nancial/
Raise Your Voice Campaign:
www.actionforchange.org/getstarted/howto-fi ndfunds/html
Youth Action Toolkit:
www.youthactionnet.org/toolkit/fundraise.cfm
Campus Progress:
For more information on grants and scholarships, visit the GenV.net grants and scholarships blog!
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