The Chaffee County Youth Alliance has extended the Mini-Grant application deadline and increased awards amounts.
The mini-grant budget has been adjusted and awards will increase to $3,000 for each of three organizations.
Grant applications may be requested starting now by email or phone. Contact Lsielatycki@chaffeecounty.org, dolson@chaffeecounty.org, or call (719) 395-0344 ext. 1007.
Revised Grant Parameters:
- Application deadline March 30, 2020 by 5 pm
- Decision date April 6, 2020
- Award expenditure deadline June 30, 2020
- Projects created, designed and led by youth
- Required report out describing use of funds and impact after project/program completion
- Must be willing to take PYD training or have taken it at least once (next training is on 4/17/20 in Salida; contact us for info)
If the grant application is for an existing program, the proposed project or program must have a new component authentically created or led by youth. Organizations that received mini grants in 2018 and/or 2019 can be considered again as long as the proposed project/program is unique. Grant awards will be equally considered between Buena Vista & Salida.
Find more by searching “PYD Tool Box” online or contacting us.
Positive Youth Development “is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances young people’s strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.”
CTC is a collaborative program of Chaffee County Family & Youth Initiatives (FYI) and Chaffee County Public Health. CTC is an evidence-based prevention approach aimed at helping communities prevent youth risk problem behaviors before they develop, including alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. These efforts are funded through CDPHE by dollars from the statewide excess marijuana tax cash fund.
