Youth In Philanthropy Grant

The Youth In Philanthropy Grant, offered by the Northland Foundation, invites youth in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, as well as Superior, Wisconsin, to apply for up to $1,000. Projects must be initiated and executed by young people with adult support, addressing community needs while fostering youth leadership. This initiative encourages engagement with local schools and organizations, empowering youth to make a positive impact in their communities.

The KIDS PLUS Youth In Philanthropy Board invites young people in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, as well as in Superior, Wisconsin, to request a grant of up to $1,000. The project and grant application must be planned, written, and carried out by young people, with the support of an adult advisor, to benefit schools, youth-serving organizations, and communities.
Who Can Apply for Funding?
Examples of those who can apply for a Youth In Philanthropy grant are:
Youth groups (4-H, Girl Scouts, etc.),Youth-serving organizations or programs (youth centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc.),Organizations or clubs within schools and communities, such as peer helpers, student council, etc.

Eligibility

What Projects Qualify for Grant Consideration?Are planned, written, and carried out by one or more youth with support from an adult advisor.
Take place in communities within the Minnesota counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and/or St. Louis, or in Superior, Wisconsin.
Address a community, school, or organizational need and engage young people as leaders and/or volunteers.
Are associated with a nonprofit organization or that have a relationship with a fiscal agent.
Have a timeline with enough lead time for the Youth In Philanthropy Board to review the application at their next meeting and process a grant before any actual work on your project is scheduled to begin. Keep in mind, it usually takes about 30 days beyond the application deadline for you to be notified of our decision. Payment will be made approximately 30 days after the grant is awarded.

Ineligibility

What Projects Do Not Qualify for Grant Consideration?Support for individuals.Requests for scholarships.Fundraising campaigns for dinners, ticket sales, and similar activities.Requests for individual or team expenses to participate in competitions.Funding to build, renovate, or maintain buildings.Direct support to religious organizations, programs, or events (although support for youth activities for the larger community will be considered from faith-based organizations).Projects planned solely by adults.