Youth Action Grants FAQs What is Focus on Youth? Building on our 2013 Year of the Youth, in 2014 Toronto Community Housing is continuing to invest in strategies that engage youth in positive activities that lead to personal growth and community development in the areas of safety, leadership engagement, recreation, and economic development. What are the Youth Action Grants? The Youth Action Grants were created as part of our 2013 Year of the Youth program to recognize the creative and innovative ideas youth have to improve their communities. This year, we will award grants up to $2,500 each. Why is Toronto Community Housing offering this program? Youth Action Grants will connect youth across the city to the services and programs they need and want. These grants will also identify innovative ideas and will support youth who have the drive to create meaningful change in their communities. Groups that receive grants will be eligible for additional funding to expand their projects. This funding will be announced and awarded at Toronto Community Housing’s second annual If I Ruled TO Youth Summit, which will be held this fall. What is the deadline? Applications are due Monday, May 5, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. When do I need to have my project completed by? All projects must be completed by Saturday, August 9, 2014. Who can apply? How can I apply? Toronto Community Housing youth residents (up to age 29) can apply for Youth Action Grants. Grants are not made for individuals or for-profit businesses. You will need a minimum of three members in your group and the majority of the people in your group must live in Toronto Community Housing. Toronto Community Housing youth staff can be members of a group, but cannot be a main applicant. To apply, you must complete a Grant Application Form. You can download a PDF from our website or contact your Community Services Coordinator for a copy. Key dates: Monday, May 5 Saturday, May 24 Saturday, August 9 Monday, August 18 Fall 2014 Application deadline Project Planning Day (attendance is mandatory) All project activities must be completed Final reports due Youth Summit – grand prize winners announced What if I have an idea but don’t know how to write a grant proposal? Contact us. Our staff will work with you to connect you to the support you need. For more information contact: Esther Pyne, Youth Program Technical Specialist Phone: 416-981-4093 Email: [email protected] Youth Action Grant Application (submit your application by May 5, 2014) Tell us about the idea that will make an impact in your community. Send the the completed form to: [email protected] Who are you? Your name or the name of your group (if you have one). Let us know who we can contact about your project. Contact name Home address Email Phone number Alternate contact: Name Phone number What do you want to do? Which area of focus does your project falls under? Email What is your project called? How many youth will participate? What will this project do for the community? Describe the project (in 50 words or less) Safety Active Living/ Recreation Leadership/Personal Development Economic Opportunities Where will it happen? Where will you do your project – what community? What space in the community will you use for your project? When will it happen? When will your project begin? When will it end? How often will your project happen? Is there a schedule? (note: all projects must happen between June 1 - August 8, 2014) How will it happen? Who is supporting you? Have you spoken to Toronto Community Housing staff, a community leader or anyone else? (please list at least 2 supporters) Supporter’s name Who are they? What support can they give?