Youth Career Pathways Initiative (YCPI)
Funding Amount
Up to $20,000 (matching grants)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Youth Career Pathways Initiative (YCPI)
Program Type: Matching grant program for volunteer engagement in youth career development
Geographic Scope: Massachusetts
Goal: Strengthen and sustain the ability of organizations to support volunteer work that allows youth to develop meaningful and tangible work-related skills and/or explore a variety of work environments and career options.
Award: Matching grants of up to $20,000
Funding Source: Massachusetts Service Alliance's connection to AmeriCorps' Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF)
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (incorporated in Massachusetts)
- Institutions of higher education
- State agencies
- Community or faith-based organizations
- Federally recognized Tribal Nations
- City councils or other municipal government entities
- Partnerships of any of the above entities
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Uses of Funds
YCPI funds can be used for implementation of new programming, expansion of existing programming, or replication of promising models that either:
Option 1: Career Development Support
- Career development-focused mentoring programs for youth
- Student Success or Post-Secondary Transition Coaches (to improve college access and success in higher education)
- Specialized tutors/instructors for specific career readiness skill building
- Job readiness and job search assistance coaches/case managers for youth
Option 2: Youth as Volunteers
- Service-Learning programs combining learning and service with exposure to career options
- Student internships with local nonprofits for skill and experience building
- Apprenticeship programs
Program Expansion Definition: May include new geographic area(s) not currently served, engaging a new population of volunteers and/or youth, or building new partnerships with established organizations to deliver programming.
Contact: Ian Whalen-Stone, MSA's Program Officer for Volunteer Initiatives
How to Apply
YCPI Grant Application Process
Request for Proposals (RFP):
Grant Info Session:
Required Materials:
Organizations must submit:
1. Completed grant application per RFP guidelines
2. Budget documentation using provided templates:
- YCPI Budget Template 2026 (indirect rate version)
- YCPI Budget Template 2026 (no indirect rate version)
- Time Detail Template
3. Narrative proposal addressing:
- How the program engages volunteers in youth career development/exploration OR engages youth as volunteers
- Details on new implementation, expansion, or replication of model
- Goals and measurable outcomes
- Organizational capacity and qualifications
Submission Process:
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