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Register For Grant Seeker Workshops Below
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Spring Cycle Starting!
~ Register For Grant Seeker Workshops Below ~ Spring Cycle Starting!
YAR has two grant cycles per year—one in the Spring and one in the Fall. All grant seekers are required to attend a workshop.
Grant Making Guidelines
YAR funds projects that:
Address a critical community problem.
Are authentically led by youth (under 24 years old).
Can be started and carried out by the same group of young people.
Are long-term and make a lasting change (YAR does not fund one-day or short-term events).
Have a realistic budget and solid plan.
For more information, click on the link below for a complete set of our guidelines:
To register for Grant Seeker Workshops, scan the QR Code or click the link below:
Examples of Funded Projects
A Black Soliloquy
Young Black women are planning and hosting monthly events focusing on healing, community building, and destigmatizing mental health. These events, geared towards teenagers and young adults, include discussions, healing activities, access to resources, and a light lunch.
Light Up Literacy
Middle school students are creating custom digital stories tailored to younger students' interests. By engaging them with personalized narratives, this project aims to spark a love of reading in pre-K and kindergarten students. This approach helps overcome disengagement caused by assigned books that lack personal appeal.
Face-It
Teenagers are inspiring their peers to make positive choices and become leaders by participating in community clean-ups, preparing healthy meals, and engaging in creative expression workshops. This project aims to build confidence, foster community spirit, and promote mental well-being.