How much funding does Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants provide?

Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants provides $65,000 total distributed annually across three counties; individual grants vary in funding.

When is the deadline for Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$65,000 total distributed annually across three counties; individual grants vary

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants

Geographic Scope: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties, Delaware

Overview:
The DCF supports Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPBs) in each of Delaware's three counties. YPBs are composed of high school students from public, independent, and diocesan schools who make annual grant recommendations to support impactful projects in their communities.

What YPBs Do:

Develop a focus area for grant-making each year

Solicit and evaluate proposals from nonprofits

Conduct site visits to organizations

Award grants to selected nonprofits

Build skills that foster lifelong philanthropic giving

Connect to Delaware's nonprofit community

2025 Focus Areas by County:

New Castle County ($20,000 total):
Programs that increase access to services providing youth with necessities, including:

Mental health support

Safe housing

Food security

Programs with educational components

Kent County ($20,000 total):
Nonprofits addressing vital conditions of health:

Services for the homeless

Mental health support

Violence prevention

Student support

Conservation of land

Sussex County ($25,000 total):
Support for students and families related to social, economic, and educational development:

K-12 sports

Mentoring and tutoring

Basic needs assistance

Addiction recovery/prevention

Mental health (including animal therapy)

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Must serve Delaware and its residents

Cannot discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation

Subject to same DCF funding restrictions

Contact:
Yolanda Rushdan, Senior Program Officer
302.504.5239

To sponsor YPB students in one county or statewide, contact the above.

How to Apply

Nonprofits interested in applying for YPB grants should:

1. Check the YPB focus area for their county
2. Determine alignment with that year's priorities
3. Submit application through the DCF online grant portal at delcf.org
4. Follow standard DCF grant application procedures
5. Be prepared for potential site visits from YPB student members

Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed requirements are not provided in the content. Organizations should contact the DCF directly at 302.571.8004 or visit delcf.org/apply-for-grants/ for current application details.

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