YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Fund

Overview

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Mission

To strengthen our community through philanthropy and leadership by connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Core Values

* We are committed to valuable service to our community.
* We foster innovation, collaboration, and imagination.
* We are an engaged community leader and ally. We seek to develop and influence philanthropic leaders.
* We value inclusiveness, diversity, and equity. Our organization is characterized by a generous and caring spirit.
* We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We operate with integrity, transparency, and credibility.
* We are a results-oriented organization, committed to excellence.

YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Fund

The purpose of the YES fund is to support young people interested in community service.

The YES Fund was created by the Washoe County Commission to award youth ages 5-24 for science and STEM projects that serve our community. Awards of $500 to $2,500 are possible through the YES Fund. Group or individual applications will be accepted.

Grants may fund service projects that benefit the communities in Washoe County and may include funding for expenses such as websites, publications, and materials.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Grants will be awarded to qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit, educational, governmental, or religious organizations on behalf of the applicant.
* Applicants can be youth ages 5-24 who are engaged in science or STEM and who are committed to service to the community.
* Youth must be Washoe County residents and their proposed project must benefit Washoe County