Youth As Resource

Announces

Fall Grant Cycle

 

 

Youth as Resources of Summit County is pleased to announce the availability of monies for Spring 2006. Awards up to $500 will be made to youth groups for community service projects. We have attached a copy of the grant for you to complete. We welcome traditional as well as creative types of projects. Decisions on grant awards are made by the Youth As Resources Advisory Board which is made up of youth and adults.

 

 

WHAT IS YOUTH AS RESOURCES (YAR)?

 

Youth as Resources is a locally based grant assistance program for youth – generated community service projects. It has proved tremendously successful with all types of youth in cooperation with a broad scope of agencies, n all kinds of communities. Young people in urban, suburban, and rural areas have demonstrated their willingness to serve their communities.

 

YAR encourages youth to play active roles in community life. When youth know their community needs them, see themselves as partners in solving some of society’s problems, and believe that responsible action they take will better their own lives as well as their neighbors’, they feel better about themselves, make responsible choices, and understand that they have a direct stake in the community’s well being.

 

Youth As Resources is lead by Character Counts Akron where Kimberly York is Executive Director.

 

 

 

SAMPLE YAR PROJECTS

 

  • Develop AIDS (or other health topic) awareness and prevention campaign

  • Create videos, plays, puppet shows, and lessons for elementary school children about the risks of drugs, alcohol, and gangs.

  • Address cultural issues through videos, performances and peer discussion groups.

  • Develop and implement a recycling program

  • Repair computers and donate to preschools.

  • Pant murals to beautify and rejuvenate schools buildings and playgrounds.

 

 

                                                       WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

We are here to help you during this process, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions.  Our address is 65 Steiner office number is (330) 761-3067.

 

GRANT APPLICATION CHECKLIST

(Please attach a completed copy of this checklist to page 1 of the application)

 

  1.   The youth group must be associated with a non profit organization (Character Counts can help groups who do not have an organization)

  1. The adult advisor and youth leader are strongly encouraged to attend the Grant Writing Workshop.

  1. Project must involve youth from Summit County, in grades K-12 in a volunteer service project to improve or assist a Summit County community.

  1. The youth in the group must originate the idea for the project themselves and must be able to explain how they made their decisions. (Such as putting their ideas on slips of paper and choosing one; storyboarding, etc)

  1. The youth group must create a budget for the project. It is suggested that they take a shopping trip to and price items needed for the project.

  1. Each group must get donations from other community organizations that will help complete the project (proof is required). Some examples include getting paint from Sherwin Williams. (Character Counts can provide a list of donors). This information will be shown in the budget.

  1. If the group involves working with another community agency or program, the grant must include a form signed by the agency or program agreeing to their participation in the project (example- a church youth group working with Prevent Blindness Ohio).

  1. The grant must be received in our office at 65 Steiner Ave., Akron, Ohio 44301 or faxed to 330-761-3240 by Monday, February 6, 2006 at 4:00pm.

  1. Grant presentations will be scheduled for the week February 13th, 2006. The presentation must be done by a youth representative(s) from the group submitting the proposal. Groups will be contacted by phone and mail to schedule their presentation time. (A presentation outline will be available at the Grant Writing Workshop or by mail).

  1. Check here if you have attached other documents. List document below.

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth As Resources

Grant Application

 

 

Help us get to know your group

 

 

Name of Group:

 

Name of Project:

 

Number of Youth Participation: Age Range:

 

 

 

Youth Contact: Title:

 

Address:  City:

 

Zip: Phone:

 

Age: Email:

 

 

 

Adult Contact:  Title:

 

Address: City:

 

Zip: Home Phone:Work:

 

Fax: Email:

 

 

 

Sponsoring Organization:

 

Contact: Phone:  Fax:

 

Address: City: Zip:

 

 

 

 

I.  Project Description (please print or type)

 

Ok, now you are ready to fill out the application. YAR needs to know how you plan on helping your community or school. Please be very clear about what your project is, why you are doing it, and when it will happen. Attach extra sheets if you need to.

 

What is your project? Please describe in detail.

 

 

What is the issue or concern that your group plans to address?

 

 

Why is this issue important to your group?

 

 

Who will benefit if your group completes this project?

 

 

When and where will the project take place? Include times if you can.

 

 

 

II.  Project Evaluation

 

Tell us how your project will make a difference in your community or school.

 

What does your group hope to accomplish with your project? What is the goal of the project? Please be specific.

 

 

How will you know if your project goal is accomplished?

 

  

How will you measure the success of the project? For example will you use a survey? (Please attach a copy of any materials you plan to use to get feedback.)

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III.  Project Participation

 

You’re almost done! Only a few more questions.

Who will supervise the project? Adult: Youth:

 

Who filled out this application? (Youth must be involved)

 

Do you need any permission slips, insurance coverage, etc. (to) complete this project?

 

If so, what kind and who will be responsible for obtaining them? Please attach a copy if you have it.

 

 

Will you need additional advice or assistance to help complete this project? Be specific.

List other community agencies you will contact for additional donations for your project. (Character Counts can help with this)

 

 

 

 

IV.  Project Applause

 

Now here’s the fun part! We want you to celebrate your efforts to make a difference in your community!! Your group can be awarded up to 10% of your approved budget total to go towards a celebration. This celebration is only for those who actually helped out with the project (group members).  Some examples include pizza party and local field trip). 

How will you reward yourselves for completing a successful project?

 

 

When and where will your celebration take place?

  

 

 

    

      V. The Budget ( Click here for Sample Budget )

PROJECT BUDGET

PROJECT AND/OR ORGANIZATION TITLE:

PROPOSED BUDGET

Operating Costs*

  

$

$

$

$

$

$

Recognition of project participants (must not be over 10% of funding

 

$

$

$

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS

$

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

$

$

$

$

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM COMMUNITY

$

TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM YOUTH AS RESOURCES

(Formula: Total Project Costs –Total Community Contributions= Amount needed)

$

*Grants may not be used for overhead costs, staff salaries, or wages for youth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI. The Fine Print

 

The undersigned adult contact person and representative of the sponsoring organization (principal must sign if project is school based) hereby attest to the fact that this project proposal was initiated, prepared and planned by youth and that this project will be carried out by youth.

 

Adult Project Leader:                                                               Sponsoring Organization Representative:

 

________________________________                                _____________________________________

                   Signature and date                                                                                                              Signature and date

 

________________________________                                _____________________________________

                   Print Name                                                                                                                         Print Name

 

ALL YOUTH AS RESOURCES grants, awards and project participants must comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. This includes, but is not limited to prohibition of participation on the basis of age, race, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

 

The undersigned certify that:

  1. All information contained is accurate, contains no misstatements or misrepresentations, and represents a reasonable estimate of future operations based on data available at the time of application.

  2. The sponsoring organization assumes responsibility for liability.

  3. The organization will comply with the Civil Rights and Handicapped Regulations summarized above and with other YOUTH AS RESOURCES guidelines.

  4. The project proposal was initiated, prepared and planned by youth and that this project will be carried by youth and supervised by an adult.

 

Project Leader (Adult):                                                 Project Leader (Youth):

 

___________________________________                          ________________________________________

Signature and date                                                                                               Signature and date

 

___________________________________                          ________________________________________

Print Name                                                                                                             Print Name

 Sponsoring Organization Representative: (Principal must sign if school based)

 

___________________________________                          ________________________________________

Signature and date                                                                                               Title

 

___________________________________                          ________________________________________

Print Name                                                                                                             Organization Phon

Along with completed application be sure to submit: Proof of 501 (c) (3) IRS authorization (if applicable)

 

GRANT APPLICATIONS LACKING THE ABOVE SIGNATURES AND DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED