Funding Amount

US $3,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) Grants

Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy

Geographic Scope: McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, and Logan counties, Illinois

Mission: As a part of the community's youth, YEP strives to connect those who care about youth with the monetary means necessary to pursue their vision.

Award History: Since 2014, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy has awarded $80,000.

Focus Areas: Youth-oriented programs

Eligibility Requirements & Selection Criteria:

  • Focus on youth-oriented programs

  • Priority given to organizations that include youth in the application process

  • Grants selected by 13 area high school students

  • Nonprofit organizations serving the four-county region
  • Contact:

  • Michele Evans, Grants & Communications Director

  • Phone: 309-662-4477

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address:
    915 E. Washington St., Ste. 2
    Bloomington, IL 61701

    Website: ilprairiecf.org

      Example Award Recipients (2021):

    • Bloomington Junior High School – $2,750
    • Fostering Dignity – $246.31
    • Friends of Constitution Trail – $1,500
    • Illinois Art Station – $1,200
    • Jump 4 Joy Squad – $346.69
    • McLean County Children's Advocacy Center – $450
    • Normal West Promise Council – $1,000
    • Regional Alternative School – $2,000
    • Vespasian Warner Public Library – $1,012
    • West Bloomington Revitalization Project – $1,175

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsfoundation

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