Youth Grant Awards - 2024 application cycle is closed
The Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation Community Youth Grants are awarded to charitable organizations whose primary mission is to facilitate youth activities for children up to age 18. It supports one of three mission priorities established by the foundation--”to assist youth organizations and youth athletics.”
There are no geographic limitations for recipients, but preference may be given to the Western New York region. Requests for event or program advertising will be directed to the appropriate grant cycle. Typical grant awards range from $250 - $1,500, depending on the number of applicants and funds available for that cycle.
2024 FUNDING CYCLE DATES:
Application form available: February 26, 2024
Applications are due: March 18, 2024
Award notices will be sent to applicants: April 11, 2024
Applicants ARE ASKED to provide:
A concise statement, in letter form, as to the purpose of the organization and intention of the funding request, its significance or uniqueness in serving local youth and how it meets the foundation’s mission and carries on the Spirit of Michael.
A budget for the entire funding request, an indication of other prospective funding sources and the amount requested of each.
The organization’s most recent annual report or other statement of the organization’s total budget and financial position.
Please note - For an application to be considered for funding, it must be submitted using the application link below. Applications that are submitted via the main foundation email will not be considered. If there are any issues regarding the application link, please email grants@michaelshope.org.
~2024 APPLICATION CYCLE IS CLOSED~
Questions? Contact grants@michaelshope.org Articles and photos regarding past recipients of Youth Grants can be found under the “Foundation Giving News” menu tab.