Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants

Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coffeyville Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

The Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants support local youth initiatives by empowering high school students to engage in philanthropy. This council awards grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit young people in the Coffeyville area, promoting community projects such as the Fishing Derby and Shop with a Cop. By fostering leadership skills and volunteerism, the council helps shape the future of youth involvement in community development.

Overview

Youth Philanthropy Junior Advisory Council Junior Advisory Council is a group of high school students who are interested in learning about philanthropy and giving back to the community. Members have a desire to volunteer, learn leadership skills, voice opinions on important youth issues, work with community youth to make decisions on grants of money for programs that benefit youth. J.A.C members donate their time to projects throughout the community including Fishing Derby, Shop with a Cop, the Daddy/Daughter Ball, Tot Olympics, Brown Mansion Christmas light tours, and much more. We also organize and put on an annual Triathlon to promote physical fitness in the community. J.A.C. supports nonprofit organizations helping young people in the community by awarding grants to youth centered projects each year. Organizations who have received funds in the past include Children's Summer Theater, Coffeyville Skate Park, Shop with a Cop, Community Elementary Multicultural Field Trip and many more.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any non-profit 501(c) 3 organization in the Coffeyville area can apply for a grant.Organizations must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or national origin.

Ineligibility

Generally, grants are not awarded for:Administrative or general operating expensesMarketing plans or projects to increase community awareness of an organizationPurchase of tickets or tables at special events, memberships, or advertisingIndividualsAnnual campaignsEndowment fundsReligious purposesLobbying or political activitiesDebt retirementEvaluation