How much funding does YES Award (Youth Engagement in Service) provide?

YES Award (Youth Engagement in Service) provides $500 to be donated to the charity of recipient's choice in their name in funding.

When is the deadline for YES Award (Youth Engagement in Service)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is YES Award (Youth Engagement in Service) offered?

YES Award (Youth Engagement in Service) runs on an annual cycle.

YES Award (Youth Engagement in Service)

Charlotte Regional Realtor Assoc Housing Opportunity Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Youth Services Grants Quality of Life Grants

Funding Amount

$500 to be donated to the charity of recipient's choice in their name

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.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Youth ages 10-18
Engaged in service to community
Demonstrating commitment to improving quality of life in region

Overview

Award recognizing and celebrating area youth who are engaged in improving the quality of life in the region.

Program History: Instituted in 2019

Geographic Scope: Charlotte/Canopy Realtor® Association service area

Eligibility:

Youth ages 10-18
Engaged in service to community
Demonstrating commitment to improving quality of life in region

Award Details:

Commemorative plaque
$500 charitable donation in recipient's name to charity of their choice

Recognition:

Recipient recognized at annual September Grant Awards presentation
Award presented at Foundation's annual Grant Awards presentation and/or recipient's school assembly

Program Purpose:

Encourage youth to address broad spectrum of community needs
Help young people realize their potential to impact others
Build stronger community through youth engagement

2020 Recipient: Alexa Nicole Suarez (age 16) - Founded HILL Project (Hispanic Initiative for Literacy and Learning) to increase literacy and reduce high school dropout rates in Latino community

2019 Recipients: Sisters Mykia (age 17) and Zarriah (age 15) White - Created Turning Point Teen Club to educate young people on teen dating abuse and healthy relationships

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