Two types of Lead Agency grants will be awarded:
1. Partner Coalitions are convened by the applicant. The applicant will co-lead the coalition, sharing knowledge and tools learned with coalition partners and reducing barriers to youth leadership and participation.
$3,000: 15 external Coalition Partners collectively activating 1,000 youth during the program year.
$6,000: 30 external Coalition Partners collectively activating 2,000 youth during the program year.
2. Project Organizers use the knowledge and tools shared by YSA to support youth in their network to organize youth-led service projects. For example, you are a state association or network (BGCA, YMCA, FCCLA, FFA, Camp Fire, etc.) and seek funding to support 15 chapters or affiliates across your state with youth-led service projects.
$3,000: 15 internal Project Organizers collectively activating 1,000 youth during the program year.
$6,000: 30 internal Project Organizers collectively activating 2,000 youth during the program year.