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Empowered Citizens Grant is a grant from the Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation (MYL) that funds community-service projects designed and led by MYL alumni. The program empowers high school and college-aged alumni to address local problems using leadership skills developed through MYL programming. Applicants may apply individually or as a group and must design a project with a clear SMART goal and measurable community impact.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with feedback within two weeks and eligibility decisions within four weeks. The program is also intended to build applicants' grant-writing, planning, and leadership skills. Award amounts are not specified publicly; applicants should contact MYL for current funding levels.
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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: High school and college-aged MYL (Massachusetts Youth Leadership) alumni, applying individually or as a group, for community-service projects addressing local problems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Empowered Citizens Grant is funded by Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation (MYL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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