Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Grant Program
Funding Amount
$200 - $2,000
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
Purpose: Promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for youth in the Homer community
Eligible Applicants: Non-profit organizations
Focus Areas:
- Fun, healthy, and educational activities for youth in Homer
- Youth-serving programs
About YAC:
- Committee of the Homer Foundation
- Currently sponsored by Homer Middle School
- Mission: To promote philanthropy and improve quality of life for youth
Selection Process:
- All applicants receive a response letter
- Selected organizations contacted by YAC representatives for full review
- Review process may include scheduled site visit
- Final determinations made by April 30th
Contact Information:
- Joy Steward
- Phone: 235-0541
- Email: jsteward@homerfund.org
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit letter of intent (not to exceed 2 pages)
Required Letter of Intent Contents:
- Organization name
- Tax exempt status
- Contact person name, phone number, and email address
- Description of how organization would use the YAC grant
- Project's total cost and amount requested from YAC
- Explanation of how project benefits youth in Homer
Timeline:
- Deadline: February 28th (based on historical data; specific current deadline not provided)
- Decision Date: April 30th
What Homer Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 8
- Total given
- $227K
- Median grant
- $21K
- Range
- $9,968–$100K
- By dollars: Alaska 93%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Homer, AK; New York, NY.
- 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Homer Cycling Club · Homer, AK
Eastland Trails
$100K
Homer Community Food Pantry · Homer, AK
Community Chest and operations
$26K
Kachemak Nordic Ski Club · Homer, AK
Baycrest Equipment Shed and Equipme
$25K
Homer Opus · Homer, AK
New Director
$25K
Paul Banks Elementary PTA · Homer, AK
After School Program
$16K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Nonprofits
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