Fund for Women
Deadline: 03/01/2012
Spring 2012 Community Grant Program
Deadline: 04/01/2012
TI-GER Fund
Deadline: 04/01/2012
Rose's Youth Philanthropists (RYP)
Deadline: 04/16/2012
Grants
Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP)
Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) is a regional youth grants committee requesting proposals from organizations that impact youth in a wide variety of fields in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. The S. Roberts Rose Fund was established at the Community Foundation of the Elmira- Corning and the Finger Lakes in order to give youth a voice at the grantmaking table. RYP offers grants of $200-2000 to local youth-serving organizations.
Students: Join the Committee
The Rose’s Youth Philanthropists committee, comprised of two students from seven area high schools, meets the first Sunday of each month to evaluate previous grant awards, develop and distribute a Request for Proposals and award grants. To apply to be part of the committee you must be a high school student. Fill out the application and send it to the Community Foundation.
About RYP & Application (pdf)
Apply for a Grant
RYP has structured its grant review process to encourage ideas and proposals from a wide variety of fields. Previous grants have ranged from $200 to $2000. $8000 will be awarded in the upcoming grant cycle. All programs that receive RYP funds will be subject to an evaluation within one year of the grant date.Deadline
postmarked by April 16, 2012RYP Guidelines (pdf) must be submitted with the following items:
- Statement of the organization’s purpose
- Summary of the specific project/program seeking funds
- Please include an explanation of the impact that the project/program will have on the lives of youth in the community.
- Description of why the funds are needed
- Budget for the project/program
- Organization’s annual operating budget
- References from two local people familiar with the organization
- Explanation of how the impact of the program/project will be shared with RYP if funded
- Any additional information relevant to this proposal
Who may apply?
RYP requests proposals from organizations that impact youth in a wide variety of fields in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties.Where should I send my Application?
Roses’ Youth PhilanthropistsCommunity Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
301 South Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Questions? Contact the Program Officer at (607) 739-3900, or by e-mail.
