STATE: Small grants available to help develop programs for youth across the state – The Stanly News & Press

Youth councils, local governments, and private or non-profit agencies with ideas for innovative programs to help North Carolina teens can apply for financial assistance from the North Carolina Department of Administration. Later this fall, the department’s Council for the Participation of Women and Youth (CFWYI) will award numerous mini-grants for programs specifically targeting high school students in Grades 9 to 12.

“The mini-grant program offers our teens a chance to help their local peers develop leadership skills in project development, management and communication,” said Secretary of Administration Pamela B. Cashwell . “An investment in North Carolina’s future, the program aims not only to involve young people in character building activities, but also in services to help their communities. “

The State Youth Council’s mini-grant program typically awards funds ranging from $ 100 to $ 500 to non-profit organizations interested in developing innovative programs and initiatives that help high school teens. . This year, the National Youth Council will award a total of $ 6,292 to deserving organizations and agencies.

Examples of past projects include: a health program that teaches young people how to make better decisions about well-being; new exercise equipment; and a partnership with an animal shelter to build dog enclosures. Food, entertainment, travel and salaries are not eligible for a grant.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 30 to be considered. All project proposals must adhere to general COVID-19 safety guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The State Youth Councils and the Youth Advisory Council will review and review applications this fall and make grant announcements in early 2022.

For more information and to apply, contact the CFWYI State Youth Council Coordinators, Candace Dudley and Anaja McClinton at 984-236-0330 or [email protected].govt.