Youth Philanthropy Service Grants

Geographic Scope: Lake County, Indiana

Purpose

To support Youth Philanthropy and Civic Engagement for 6th-12th grade students in Lake County. The goal of these grants is to leverage the strengths of youth to affect change in their communities.

Focus Areas

Grants fund projects that:

• Support the next generation of philanthropists and civic leaders
• Provide youth with opportunities to have their voices heard
• Enable meaningful change in their communities
• Teach youth the importance of philanthropy
• Provide education regarding local challenges, social issues, or current events
• Develop social consciousness in youth
• Inspire and empower youth to make a difference

Eligible Applicants

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Educational institutions (public, private, and charter schools)
• Faith-based organizations
• Community-based nonprofits
• Municipal/county youth departments
• Youth clubs and student councils
• Church youth groups (for non-denominational community-based activities)

Program Details

• Service projects can be completed within the classroom or outside of school by students with adult supervision
• A Legacy Foundation staff person will attend at least one session of the project and conduct a brief age-appropriate discussion with students
• Applicants must demonstrate a relationship and commitment to working with youth and government, non-profits, and community members
• Programs should embrace and include diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions (race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status)

Eligible Use of Funds

• Supplies
• Resource materials
• Other items directly related to the project

What Is Not Funded

• Presenter fees
• Teacher stipends

Contact

Address: 370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100, Merrillville, IN 46410

Application Process

• Deadline: Rolling deadline (applications accepted continuously)
• Submit: Online application portal
• Application Link: Available on Grant Login portal at legacyfdn.org

Required Information

Applicants should provide:

• Organization information and mission
• Demonstration of relationship and commitment to working with youth
• Description of the service project
• How the project aligns with program goals (teaching philanthropy, addressing local challenges, developing social consciousness, empowering youth)
• Budget and itemized use of funds
• Evidence of diversity and inclusion commitment