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Grant Type

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Overview

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants

Geographic Scope: McPherson County, KS (county-wide with multiple councils: Canton-Galva and McPherson)

Eligibility: Local organizations serving youth in McPherson County

Focus Areas: Projects and organizations that meet needs identified by young people concerning youth in their communities

Purpose: A county-wide group of young volunteers, ages 13 to 18, who:

  • Analyze the needs within their communities

  • Grant money to local organizations who meet designated needs

  • Raise funds for local grant pools and programs

  • Encourage youth volunteerism and philanthropic action

    • Member Selection Methods:

  • Formal: Selection by YAC with/without application, nominations from school personnel, selection by youth service agencies, superintendent nomination

  • Informal: Word of mouth, accepting anyone interested in serving

    • YAC Activities:

  • Assess community needs concerning young people

  • Identify assets that address youth concerns

  • Screen proposals

  • Make grants

  • Fundraise

  • Encourage youth volunteerism

  • Evaluate funded projects

  • Participate in community service

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 620-245-9070

  • Address: 1233 N. Main, McPherson, KS 67460

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-leadershipafter-school

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