Whittemore Travel Scholarship Fund for Youth Grant

The Whittemore Travel Scholarship Fund for Youth supports domestic and international travel for youth under 21, prioritizing experiences that promote education, justice, and cultural diversity. Funded by the Connecticut Community Foundation, this initiative aims to connect young people across various cultures, enriching their understanding of diverse lived experiences. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and municipal entities within the designated service area, ensuring that opportunities are made accessible to a wide range of youth.

Note: Proposals are now reviewed quarterly.
Purpose
To support group domestic and international travel for youth under 21.  Priority is given to experiences which enrich and educate youth on the diversity of lived experiences, trips that focus on promotion of justice and equity between people, and programs that involve practical and direct connection with a broad and diverse cross-section of young people of varied cultures. These grants are made possible through the Priscilla Whittemore Travel Scholarship Fund.

Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility RequirementsMust be a not-for-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a municipal entity seeking a grant for public purposes. Must have a board, representative of the community, of which a majority is neither employees nor relatives of employees.Located within and/or providing services to residents of our 21-town service area.Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Cheshire, Goshen, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Milford, Oxford, Prospect, Roxbury, Southbury, Thomaston, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, WoodburyPossess a Nonprofit Registration to Solicit Funds (or exemption, if appropriate) from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.This registration must be renewed annually.

Ineligibility

Trips solely for athletic, sports or faith-based purposes are not eligible for funding.Ineligible for fundingRequests for political or religious purposesRequests from municipalities or religious organizations for buildings or associated expenses (however, we may consider support for equipment if it is specifically part of an eligible programmatic request)Requests for capital expenditures on buildings not owned by a nonprofit