How much funding does WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program?

Eligible applicants: Youth from green teams, congregations, or schools.

How often is WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program offered?

WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program

Faith in Place

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Environmental Education Grants Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Additional Information: Also referenced as "Summer Eco-Ambassador Program" - appears to be a year-round program with summer intensive components.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Youth from green teams, congregations, or schools

Other requirements

Teens interested in climate change and environmental justice
Contact: Faith in Place
Additional Information: Also referenced as "Summer Eco-Ambassador Program" - appears to be a year-round program with summer intensive components.

Overview

Summer Youth Program

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana

Program Focus:

Youth environmental education and training
Climate change and environmental justice education
Summer employment and workforce development opportunities
Eco-Ambassador program for teenagers

Eligibility:

Teens interested in climate change and environmental justice
Youth from green teams, congregations, or schools

Additional Information: Also referenced as "Summer Eco-Ambassador Program" - appears to be a year-round program with summer intensive components.

What Faith in Place actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 47
Total given: $1.06M
Median grant: $26K
Range: $5,200–$60K

By dollars: Illinois 56%, Indiana 26%, Wisconsin 15%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Faith in Place Action Fund · Chicago, IL

General operations

$60K
Cub Consumer Education & Research Fund · Chicago, IL

Clean heat subaward

$40K
A Just Harvest · Chicago, IL

Clean heat campaign

$36K
Sierra Club Foundation · Oakland, CA

Clean heat

$36K
Englewood Christian Church · Indianapolis, IN

Us forest service tree subaward recipient

$30K