REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
The 2023 Youth Grantmaking Board (YGB) Announces Funding Opportunity in Port Chester
~español~
Gracias por su interés en esta oportunidad. Nuestro grupo tiene miembros bilingües. Por favor, póngase
en contacto con el YGB si tiene alguna pregunta o duda sobre la solicitud. Aceptamos propuestas en
español. Nuestro email es ygb@ccrye.org.
About the Youth Grantmaking Board (YGB)
The Youth Grantmaking Board was founded in 2021 at Christ’s Church in Rye and is now in its third year. The YGB is an opportunity for teenagers to learn more about grantmaking and to have a voice in their own community. “We are a group of teenagers from Westchester County whose goal is to better the community of Port Chester. Our board conducted a needs assessment which allowed us to collect feedback from people in the community of Port Chester regarding their needs. We learned first hand about issues that are most prevalent in the community. Then we presented different community needs to each other and chose funding priorities that we could have an impact on.”
2023 Grants
Our main objective is to make grants to assist organizations that help address major needs in the community of Port Chester. Any organization serving Port Chester residents is welcome to apply for a grant. Our funding priorities are academic support and extracurricular activities, though we welcome proposals for any project that meets the needs of Port Chester residents. The YGB will award $10,000 in grants this cycle. The maximum grant award is $6,000.
Key Dates for Applicants and Grantees
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5:00pm: Proposals for funding due via online form
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 & Wednesday, June 28, 2023: Site visits with applicants (either in-person at applicants’ location or via Zoom, as indicated on application and mutually agreed upon)
Thursday, June 29, 2023: Grantees notified of awards via phone call; email notifications sent to all applicants
Friday, July 7, 2023: Signed grant agreements due and checks mailed
Monday, September 25, 2023: Site visits via Zoom with grantees
Wednesday, October 11, 2023: Funded projects conclude; final report due
Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00pm: In-person reception at Christ’s Church to celebrate the work of grantees and board members
Eligibility
Individuals or groups of individuals are welcome to apply for mini grants of up to $500, with or without fiscal sponsorship.
Religious organizations are eligible to apply (must help the broader community).
Proposals will be funded in part or full.
Organizations that received funding from the YGB in the past are eligible to apply again, as well as those who applied before and were declined.
Applications are accepted in English and Spanish.
Our application form is a Google Form. It will ask you to log in with a Google account so that you can receive a copy of your application.
Any questions about this grant opportunity or about the Youth Grantmaking Board in general may be sent to ygb@ccrye.org.
Apply here or submit your proposal for funding online at ccrye.org/ygb
by Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5:00pm.
FAQs
Can we apply in Spanish too?
Yes! We believe in language justice and would be happy to make the application process available to you in Spanish. Just ask!
Sí! Nosotros creemos en la justicia de lenguaje. Infórmenos si usted prefiere hacer el proceso en español.
What are mini grants for individuals?
Most of our applicants are usually non-profit organizations, but we understand that individuals and groups of individuals also do awesome work to serve their community. If you want to paint a mural, host an event, raise awareness, or do any other project to create a positive impact in Port Chester, please consider applying for a $500 mini grant from us to make it happen!
What’s the best way to fill out the application?
Click the link and it will take you to our online form. Since you can’t save your answers in the form, we suggest that you work in a separate document and come back when you’re done to paste in your answers.
My project doesn’t fit exactly within your funding priorities. Should I still apply?
Yes! We require that our grantees serve residents of Port Chester. We are prioritizing projects that focus on addressing food security and literacy/education, so you might think about how you could incorporate those goals into what you’re doing. However, we are excited to read applications from anyone creating positive impact in the community of Port Chester!
I am working on something awesome in Port Chester, but grant writing is new to me. Can you help me?
Yes! Grantmaking is new to most of our board members as well. Contact us and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have and walk you through the application.
Let’s talk.
YGB@ccrye.org
2 Rectory Street
Rye, NY 10580