YPC Grants (Youth Philanthropy Council Grants)

Geographic Scope: Clark and Floyd County communities in Southern Indiana

Focus Areas: Youth-led philanthropy projects addressing community needs

Eligibility:

• Organizations must submit a final report for any previously funded projects before being eligible to apply again
• Final report deadlines vary by grant agreement

What They Fund:

• Youth-led community projects and programs
• Projects designed to reach specific populations
• Community benefit initiatives

Reporting Requirements:

• Final reports required for previously funded projects
• Report deadlines specified in Grant Agreement
• Organizations that do not submit final reports are ineligible for future funding

Contact Information:

• Phone: (812) 948-4662
• Email: cgunther@cfsouthernindiana.com
• Address: 4108 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00–5:00, Friday 8:00–3:00

YPC Grant Application Process

Final Report Submission (Required for Re-application):
1. Submit YPC Grant Final Report form
2. Include the following information:
- Organization name
- Grant amount and grant number
- Program name
- County (Clark or Floyd)
- Project description
- Project leader's name, phone, email, website, social media addresses
- Name and contact information of person completing form

3. Program/Project Information Required:
- Project start and end dates
- Number of youth and adults involved
- Target population vs. actual reach
- Final project format
- Adherence to original plans and explanation of any changes
- Problems encountered and how they were resolved
- Community need addressed
- Impact assessment on identified issues
- Research on complementary work by other organizations
- Adult involvement (leaders, staff, volunteers)
- Youth involvement and capacity
- Number of beneficiaries
- Youth empowerment and leadership development
- Expectations conveyed to participants
- Social competencies developed (teamwork, decision-making, friendship building)
- Results versus expectations
- Most important project outcomes
- Feedback on granting process

4. Required Attachments:
- Copy of final budget
- Receipts, brochures, public announcements, photos, newspaper clippings
- Any materials supporting project or program

5. Submission Options:
- Complete online form
- Email attachments to cgunther@cfsouthernindiana.com
- Mail completed form to: 4108 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150

6. Authorization:
- Form must be signed by authorized person with signing authority for organization