Youth Council Grant

The Youth Council Grant, offered by the Watertown Area Community Foundation, supports local youth in making impactful contributions to their community. This initiative, comprised of high school juniors and seniors, empowers young leaders to engage in philanthropy, learn about nonprofit organizations, and address community challenges. The Foundation prioritizes funding for programs that enhance education, arts, culture, and health services, ensuring that projects directly benefit residents of Watertown.

The Foundation's Mission
The Watertown Area Community Foundation invests in the vitality and future of Watertown by supporting community priorities, responding to human service needs and enhancing recreation, education, arts and culture.
It does this by:
Leadership and forward thinkingPromoting philanthropy; encouraging, receiving and administering charitable giftsMaking grants to local nonprofitsPartnering with local organizationsMaking strategic investments in the community
In awarding grants, the Watertown Area Community Foundation Board members always keep the WACF mission in mind.
The Youth Council started with the notion that young people care about others and their community and they would like to have a voice in the issues, challenges and opportunities they face both now and in the future.
The Council is made up of three WHS juniors and three WHS seniors. Members apply for a 2-year position on the Council. Youth Council members learn about nonprofit organizations in our community, learn leadership skills, become involved in philanthropy and make a difference.

Eligibility

Only programs and projects in the Watertown area are eligible for funding.In general grants are made for start-up costs for a new program, the acquisition of equipment for an existing program, one-time projects, and for capital improvements.501(c)(3), church, school or government entity

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, with the exception of scholarships.