Youth4Youth Grants

A grant program designed to inspire youth-initiated projects that benefit Vermont's young people. Open to Vermont youth ages 10-22 to apply for funding to launch their own community-based projects.

Geographic Scope: Statewide Vermont

Focus Areas: Projects addressing rights identified in the Youth Declaration of Rights (written Fall 2017 by youth ages 9-22), including:

• Cultural awareness and diversity initiatives
• STEM and robotics competitions
• Community service and volunteerism
• Youth support and recreation
• Environmental sustainability
• School improvement projects
• Animal welfare
• Writing and creative expression

Eligibility: Vermont youth ages 10-22

Key Features:

• Young people from across the state vote on proposals
• First launched in 2019 with 14 awardees selected from 44 proposals
• Funded by Vermont Department of Health
• Projects receive awards ceremony recognition
• Email: info@vermontafterschool.org
• Phone: 802-448-3464
• Address: 150 Kennedy Dr. South Burlington, VT 05403
• Website: vermontafterschool.org

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

• Vermont youth ages 10-22
• Can apply individually or as a group

Application Components:

• Project proposal form
• Description of how project benefits Vermont youth
• Budget information
• Timeline for project completion

Selection Process:

• Young people from across the state vote on proposals
• Top proposals selected based on youth voting

Timeline:

• Awards ceremony typically held in April at Vermont State House

Note: Specific application deadlines vary by year. Contact Vermont Afterschool for current year application details.