Excellence in Summer Service Awards (ESSA)
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
MCCOY awards $1,000 scholarships to outstanding youth workers who serve as junior camp counselors and summer staff members at SYPF-funded youth programs.
Selection: Up to 25 award recipients selected annually
Eligibility: High school and college students employed as summer staff at youth programs funded by the Summer Youth Program Fund
Geographic Scope: Marion County, Indianapolis
Funding Source: Summer Youth Program Fund (SYPF)
Recognition: Recipients represent diverse youth programs across the community and are recognized for their exceptional summer service contributions.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submission: Youth workers submit applications supported by their summer program leaders
- Review: Committee reviews applications
- Selection: Committee selects 25 award recipients
- Timeline: Applications typically due during summer program season; awards announced following summer completion
What Marion County Commission on Youth Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 9
- Total given
- $60K
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Range
- $5,130–$8,500
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Inner Beauty Program Inc · Indianapolis, IN
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$8,500
Harrison Center for the Arts Inc · Indianapolis, IN
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Dream Alive Inc · Indianapolis, IN
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$7,500
Hawthorne Social Service Association Inc · Indianapolis, IN
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$7,000
Community Assets Inc · Indianapolis, IN
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$6,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Mentoring
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