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Apply for a YIP Grant

Youth in Philanthropy, also known as YIP, teaches youth the importance of giving and serving; encourages youth involvement in philanthropy; and provides ways for local young people to take action on issues that are important to them.  The program consists of 40 tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders from the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline and the City of Fredericksburg. Each grant cycle challenges these young people to practice leadership, solve problems, study proposals, managing budgets, working together and presenting views to an audience of peers and adults.

For more information or assistance in completing the grant application please contact us:

Timeline:

June 27, 2022: This online Grant Application becomes available to eligible nonprofits in Caroline, King George, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

July 28, 2022: Completed online application with all necessary information is due no later than 5pm.

August 3, 2022: Final two candidates will be chosen by senior board and grantees will be notified no later than August 8th, 5pm.

August 29 - September 26: Students review grant applications and make site visits with final two candidates.

October 2022: YIP members deliberate and make final decision for grantmaking.

October 20, 2022: YIP presents their decision to The Community Foundation’s Board of Governors for final approval.

Grant Amount: $10,000