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Youth Council Grants

Vermont Afterschool Inc

Foundation Annual Youth Leadership GrantsGrants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

October 13, 2026

19 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth Council Grants

Overview: Grants designed to inspire youth leadership, connection, and engagement in the third space (out-of-school time). Supports programs in starting or expanding youth councils and creating participatory budgeting processes for youth-driven projects in their communities.

Geographic Scope: Chittenden, Washington, and Orange Counties, Vermont (where Northfield Savings Bank Foundation has branch locations)

Funding Source: Northfield Savings Bank Foundation

Award Amount: $5,000 per grant to operate and support youth council participation

Target Population: Middle and high school students in third space programs

Grant Purpose:

  • Support formation of local youth councils

  • Fund workshops and training for staff

  • Provide stipends for youth council members

  • Budget for youth-led initiatives through participatory budgeting

  • Up to $5,000 for participatory budget process to fund local youth-led projects

    • Objectives:

  • Help communities see youth as a resource

  • Increase opportunities for innovation and inclusion

  • Support economic vitality

  • Build stronger democracy

  • Increase youth empowerment and connection to local communities

    • What's Included:

  • $5,000 operational funding

  • Mandatory workshops hosted by Vermont Afterschool

  • Optional workshops and support available upon request

  • Professional development and training for adults

  • Personalized coaching from Vermont Afterschool

  • Participation in mandatory orientation and training meetings

    • Contact: Vermont Afterschool, Inc.

  • Email: info@vermontafterschool.org

  • Phone: 802-448-3464

  • Address: 150 Kennedy Dr. South Burlington, VT 05403

  • Website: vermontafterschool.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Third space programs (out-of-school time programs)

  • Serving middle and/or high school students

  • Located in Chittenden, Washington, or Orange Counties

    • Grant Requirements (Mandatory):

  • Facilitate a youth council that meets twice monthly (mandatory Vermont Afterschool workshops count toward meeting time)

  • Participate in five mandatory workshops hosted by Vermont Afterschool

  • Complete participatory budgeting and community voting processes with youth council

  • Collect photos and stories of youth-led projects

  • Evaluate participatory budget process and report outcomes

    • Required Workshops/Meetings:
    1. Introduction & Orientation Meeting: October 27, 2021
    2. Determining Youth Grant Focus Areas: November 18, 2021
    3. Idea Development & Action Planning: January 12, 2022
    4. Youth Project Community Voting: January 26, 2022
    5. Celebration Event: May 2022

    Application Submission:

  • Online application form via Cognito Forms

  • URL: https://www.cognitoforms.com/VermontAfterschool/YouthCouncilSiteApplication20212022

    • Application Deadline: October 13 (annually)

    Note: Dates listed are from 2021-2022 cycle. Contact Vermont Afterschool for current year timeline and application link.

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    What Vermont Afterschool Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    70
    Total given
    $2.99M
    Median grant
    $41K
    Range
    $5,926–$136K
    • By dollars: Vermont 97%, Massachusetts 3%. Top recipient cities: Burlington, VT; Rutland, VT; Brattleboro, VT.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-leadershipyouth-programs

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