Youth in Philanthropy
As part of the Winona Community Foundation’s ongoing effort to educate about the benefits of philanthropy, a special grant program has been created titled ‘Youth in Philanthropy’ - teaching the art of giving to our youth . This program awards grants to Winona area non-profit programs and projects after review by local youth.
Coordinated with area schools, certain classrooms have the opportunity to work through this decision making process and are given grant funds to distribute while working with their teachers and Foundation staff to understand the process of giving charitably.
For agencies applying for these funds, they must have 501(c)3 status or a fiscal agent. Students at both levels will be given $2,000 to grant back out. They may grant this in one allocation, or divide between several projects. Agencies making application for these funds should keep in mind that although they may ask for up to $2,000, chances of receiving a partial grant are high.
2008 - Elementary Level Review: Please make sure to answer the following questions in your application narrative. Application will be reviewed by either third or seventh grade level students so be sure to write appropriately to the audience of your choice! The application should not exceed more that two pages including the budget and should address the following questions:
- What does your organization do?
- What item(s) are you requesting?
- How and who would the item(s) help?
- Please include a photo of your organization or project item if possible. This will not be counted towards the two page limit in the application.
- Include a brief & simple project budget
- Attach IRS charitable proof: 501©3 status (applicants must have 501©3 status or a fiscal agent)
Applications are due by Wednesday, October 1st 2008
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE WRITING TO THIRD (3RD) OR SEVENTH (7TH) GRADE LEVEL STUDENTS. You may chose which level to address with your application, or allow WCF staff to make that decision.
Non-profits will be notified of your award status by November 7th, 2008
* Awards will be announced to the public during National Philanthropic Week,November 9-15th, 2008.
Please direct applications and questions to:
Debra Leaf, Grant Program Coordinator
51 E. 4th St., Suite 314
Winona, MN 55987
507.454.6511 or grantwcf@hbci.com
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