Grant Application

Interested applicants may view the grant application below. We recommend completing your responses in a separate document first, then transferring them to the application form, as progress cannot be saved. You may also scroll to the bottom of the page and use the “Submit PDF” section to upload a single PDF containing your complete grant application.

Individual applicants who are not currently enrolled in college may list their current job or role in the Website/School/University section. While the application must include all components listed below, applicants are welcome to go beyond these requirements and share more about their story, background, passions, and/or interest in community engagement.

Grant Application Form

Application Components Summary

Section 1: General Information - Grant Type Selection
Section 2: Applicant Information - Contact Details
Section 3: Project Overview - Title, Dates, Budget & Summary
Section 4: Project Details - Problem Statement, Goals & Timeline
Section 5: Youth Engagement - Leadership Opportunities
Section 6: Community Partnerships - Partner Organizations
Supporting Documents - PDF Upload

Section 1: General Information

1.1 Grant Type (Select One)*

Organizational Grant – Change Champions (Up to $6,000)

Individual Youth Grant – Service Advocate Scholar (High School, Up to $1,000)

Individual Youth Grant – Civic Entrepreneur Fellow (College, Up to $2,000)

Individual Grant, Civic Entrepreneur Fellow (Non-college, up to $3,000)

Section 2: Applicant Information

Application Type*

Organization Name / Full Name*

Contact Person / Age*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Website / School/University

Year Founded / Grade/Year

Organization Type

Mailing Address*

Section 3: Project Overview

Project Title*

Estimated Start Date*

Estimated End Date*

Total Amount Requested*

Project Summary (250 words max)*

Provide a concise description of your proposed project, including its purpose, goals, and intended outcomes.

Section 4: Project Details

4.1 Problem/Need Statement*

What community need does your project address?

4.2 Project Goals & Activities*

List 2–3 main goals and describe what activities will be undertaken to achieve them.

4.3 Timeline & Key Milestones*

Provide a simple timeline with target dates.

Section 5: Youth Engagement

(For Organizational "Change Champions" Pathway Only)

Youth Involvement

How will youth (up to age 21) be involved in service or leadership roles within this project?

Leadership Opportunities

Describe the leadership opportunities and responsibilities available to youth participants.

Section 6: Community Partnerships

Partner Organizations

List 1–5 potential or confirmed nonprofit/community partners and their organization names.

Type of Support

Partnership Description

Describe how your project will work with these partners. If no partnerships are possible, explain why this project is uniquely independent.

Supporting Documents (PDF)

Upload any supporting documents for your application (PDF format only).