Who Are We?
The Philanthropy Project was started in 2006 by Foundation for Roanoke Valley to introduce students to the world of philanthropy. The Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) is comprised of local high school students who are responsible for determining what it believes are important community needs, addressing those needs through a competitive grants process, reviewing grant applications, and making funding recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Governors using a $15,000 budget.
Grant Information
What are the YLC's 2012 Funding Priorities?
Each year the YLC determines funding priorities through group discussion and research. The YLC will consider projects focused on one or more of these three target areas:
- Combating Domestic Abuse
Programs that provide services for children, families, and/or individuals dealing with physical, mental, and emotional abuse. - Combating Substance Abuse
Programs that seek to effectively prevent or treat substance abuse among youth, adults, and older adults. - Helping Refugee or Immigrant Individuals/Families
Programs that provide effective services to refugee or immigrant individuals or families. - Literacy
Programs that assist individuals with literacy skills and provide literacy awareness. - School Readiness
Programs that seek to effectively promote school readiness in preschool-aged children. Programs that incorporate family involvement will also be considered. - Working to end Homelessness and Hunger
Programs that assist and advocate for the homeless population, programs that work proactively to prevent individuals or families from becoming homeless, or programs that provide services to reduce hunger and provide children and families with access to food.
Eligibility Requirements
The YLC accepts applications from qualified, tax-exempt agencies serving the cities of Roanoke and Salem, the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke. Only one application may be submitted for each organization.
Grant Size
Only ONE grant in the amount of $15,000 will be awarded this year. All requests must be a minimum of $15,000.
2012 YLC Grant Cycle
December |
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January 9 |
The Philanthropy Project Phase I Application DEADLINE. Applications must be submitted online NO LATER than 4:00 pm. Please allow sufficient time to complete and submit your application prior to this deadline. No exceptions! |
February |
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March 16 |
The Philanthropy Project Phase II Application DEADLINE. Applications must be submitted online NO LATER than 4:00 p.m. Please allow sufficient time to complete and submit your application prior to this deadline. No exceptions! |
April - May |
YLC will review all Phase II applications. NEW REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PHASE II APPLICANTS: Weekend interviews and/or site visits will be required. Time and date to be determined. |
June |
Final recommendation taken to the Foundation's Board of Directors for final approval. |
July |
Approved agency is notified and grant check is mailed. |
November |
Grant recipient may be recognized by Youth Leadership Committee at Foundation for Roanoke Valley's Annual Celebration. |
How to Apply?
Foundation for Roanoke Valley uses an ONLINE grant application process. No paper applications will be accepted. Before starting the online application process, we strongly encourage you to read the Online Grant Application Documentation that will assist in completing the online process.
Questions?
If you have questions about the grant process or application, please contact Carly Oliver at 540.985.0204
