Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement offers grants
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June 28, 2013
The Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement’s mission is to inspire Duplin County citizens to make lasting and meaningful contributions to our community by offering grants that provide local children life-enhancing programs and character development experiences that give our youth opportunities to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Grant Cycle Dates The 2013 grant application cycle begins on Friday, July 5 and closes on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. The online application will be available beginning July 5th through the North Carolina Community Foundation website. Grant awards are announced in September.
Grant Workshops
DFYA will offer two grant workshops on Tuesday, July 9 at 2:30 and 3:45 p.m. at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville. The workshops are free, but seating is limited, so please call 910-509-7256 or email Patricia Lawler by Monday, July 8 to register.
Who Can Apply?
501(c)3 public charities in good standing with the IRS
Government agencies such as schools, libraries and cooperative extension offices
Qualified religious institutions
DFYA Grant Application Criteria
We believe that all youth are worthy of our investment and can contribute positively to our community. These grants will provide local children life-enhancing programs and character development experiences that can give them the opportunity to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Grants are available to local organizations with programs focusing on youth in Duplin County. Priority is given to proposals that incorporate a holistic approach and include one or more of the following focuses:
Motivate young people to stay and succeed in school
Foster positive youth-adult engagement through mentoring
Strengthen gang awareness and prevention efforts
Promote participation in philanthropy
Provide leadership opportunities and employment skills training
Increase the likelihood of a successful transition to adulthood
Develop financial literacy
Encourage engagement in community service
Promote mental and physical health and well-being
Please note that grants are NOT available for individuals, capital campaigns or capital improvements.
Amount Available
Grants typically range from $500 to $5,000.
Contact
Email Patricia Lawler, Regional Associate, NC Community Foundation, or call 910-509-7256.
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