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Empowered Citizen Grants is a grant from the Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation that funds community-service projects designed and led by high school and college-aged alumni of the Foundation. The program empowers young leaders to identify creative solutions to local problems and supports the development of practical skills including goal-setting, grant writing, and community collaboration.
Applicants work through the grant application process to design projects with measurable outcomes. Awards are open to MYL alumni applying individually or as part of a group.
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Empowered Citizen Grants - Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation Frequently Asked Questions Marta DiBenedetto Leadership Scholarship What is the Empowered Citizens Grant? MYL awards grant money to alumni who are passionate about using leadership and collaboration to positively impact their communities.
The goal of the grant is to empower young leaders to find creative solutions to problems in their communities by designing a community-service project. Through the grant application process, applicants will develop skills related to creating a SMART goal, writing a grant application, and collaboration. The Mass Youth Leadership Foundation believes in the power of youth to positively impact their communities.
We hope that by providing funding and mentoring throughout the application and planning process, grant applicants develop their confidence, skills, and experience as leaders. High school and college aged MYL alumni are invited to apply either individually or as part of a group. A pplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to increase their opportunity of receiving funding. Complete the Empowered Citizens Grant Application Receive feedback from the Directors of Empowered Citizens Grant within 2 weeks Receive Empowered Citizens Grant eligibility status within 4 weeks. What projects have been funded in the past?
Empowered Citizen Grant recipients... Created a computer lab that youth at a local health center could apply for college. Organized a History Fair to bring together students at school.
Organized a group to sponsor and prepare a dinner at a homeless shelter. Created a newsletter to help children at a special needs camp stay in touch. Helped a local community center buy equipment for swimming lessons after a child drowned.
Please note: There is no 'perfect project'. We are looking for fund a range of projects that serve different communities and address a variety of issues. Be creative and share your ideas with us!
Questions? Contact: Keanna Lamont Read about our past grants Frequently Asked Questions Marta DiBenedetto Leadership Scholarship
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: High school and college-aged alumni of the Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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