Youth Grant Allocation Board Seeking Grant Proposals
For Programs That Deter Youth Crime
December 17, 2009 – Mobile, Alabama – The Youth Grant Allocation Board (YGAB) of The Community Foundation of South Alabama has announced the availability of grants for programs that offer a supportive atmosphere for teens as a deterrent against crime among youth.
Nonprofit organizations located in Baldwin and Mobile Counties are invited to submit a proposal.
Grant applications will be accepted through February 1, 2009.
View complete Request For Proposal.
Interested nonprofit organizations should submit a proposal using the YGAB Grant Application and Budget. Details about the requirements for submitting a proposal, the review process and the grant application can be found online. Visit www.communityendowment.com and select Youth Grant Allocation Board.
For more information please contact Janine Phillips, Program Officer, The Community Foundation of South Alabama, at 251-438-5591, or email program@communityendowment.com.
About The Youth Grant Allocation Board
The Youth Grant Allocation Board (YGAB) of The Community Foundation of South Alabama is a group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors nominated by public and private high schools in Mobile and Baldwin Counties who are given the opportunity to learn about community needs and grant making. The students are trained and directed by The Community Foundation of South Alabama staff to function as a grant committee. YGAB participants are taught to assess the deficiencies within their community; develop an initiative to meet specific needs; review grant applications; conduct site visits; and select nonprofit recipients for grants.
About The Community Foundation of South Alabama
The Community Foundation of South Alabama (CFSA) is a nonprofit foundation that plays a key role in meeting the needs of South Alabama through leadership and grants. In 2009, more than $3 million was awarded by the CFSA to nonprofit organizations to support programs that make life better in our community. The CFSA builds lasting endowments to ensure grants are available to support the community forever. For more info call 251-438-5591. www.communityendowment.com
