With the world turned upside down by the pandemic and injustices in our society, youth organisations and young people across the country are stepping forward to help their communities and society's most vulnerable populations.
With the generous support of KPMG, Points of Light is offering grants ranging from US$ 500 to US$ 1,000 to support youth organisations that serve young people, aged 5 to 18, in volunteer service projects that are identifying needs and addressing them safely in their communities.
Youth-led projects, virtual volunteer projects and projects that take a creative approach to service are encouraged.
Eligibility requirements
Candidates must be:
18 years or older. (Projects planned by young people are welcome, but we require an adult facilitator to deal with any necessary paperwork on behalf of the non-profit organisation or school);
Affiliated with a registered 501c3 non-profit organisation or tax-exempt school in the United States;
Grants can only be made to 501c3 non-profits or tax-exempt schools.
The projects must
Engage young people aged 5 to 18 in service. Preference will be given to projects led by young people;
Between 1st January and 15th February 2021;
To meet an existing or emerging community need;
It adheres to public health and social distancing guidelines.
Civic engagement and service can take many forms, and they have also had to adapt due to the pandemic. Virtual volunteer projects, or other types of projects that involve young people in creative and innovative ways, are welcome and encouraged.
How to apply
Entries must be submitted using this online form.
If you don't already have a Sendable account, you'll need to create one. Please register using an e-mail address that you check regularly, as we will be sending you e-mail updates on the status of your application.
The application should take around 30 minutes to complete. You can save your application and work on it again later by clicking Save draft at the bottom of the page.
When you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Once you have submitted it, you will no longer be able to edit your application.
Application schedule:
24 November 2020 - Registration closes
Dec 2020 - Beneficiaries notified
1st January - 15th February 2021 - Implementation of the Grantee project
Questions? Email us at grants@generationon.org.
About Points of Light: Points of Light recognises that a passion for volunteering can be cultivated from an early age. Through our youth division, we encourage children and teenagers to learn the value of service and volunteering, giving them the tools and resources to make their mark on their communities and the world. We also work with schools and non-profit organisations to equip them to engage young people and families in volunteering to benefit the community and each other. Find out more at https://www.pointsoflight.org/youthandfamily/
