CFQA: Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Grant

CFQA: Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area
Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Summary

The Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area, honors the spirit of a young girl by supporting local youth initiatives. Grants focus on community betterment and provide artistic, leadership, and humanitarian opportunities for youth. While no application is required, a one-page request letter can be submitted online by October 1. Grants are typically awarded in January, benefiting local organizations and enhancing the quality of life for children in the region.

Overview

NOTE: No application required but may submit a one-page request letter online by October 1 to Community Foundation. Who We Are Your Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by and for the people who live here. We build bridges between donors with a charitable vision and the nonprofits who make our region a great place to live, work, and play. What We Do The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri connects people who care with causes that matter for here, for good, forever. We work with donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. We accomplish this by building permanent charitable funds that benefit our communities today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Samantha Otte lived a short but significant life in 10 years.  Those who knew and loved her were touched by her spirit and spark. Those who did not have that privilege have witnessed how Samantha’s indelible imprint spurs family and friends to honor her life by helping others.  Advisors make grant recommendations with the fund’s primary purpose in mind which includes, but is not limited to, support for organizations which maintain and enhance community betterment and artistic, leadership, and humanitarian opportunities for youth. Grants awarded from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund celebrate her life and touch hundreds of area children. Grants are generally awarded in January. While funding is not dependent upon submitting a request, the request form serves as a means to make the Community Foundation aware of organizations and programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Community Foundation disburses grants to area nonprofits and eligible government entities through several programs.