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Youth Development and Economic Freedom Grants is sponsored by Dekko Foundation Inc.. Funding for projects and initiatives that support the healthy development of children and young people from birth through age 18. The foundation seeks to help youth build the skills, knowledge, and character necessary to achieve economic freedom. Funding categories include programs and services, operating support, capital projects, capacity building, and youth philanthropy initiatives. For capital projects, applicants must complete a separate Capital Project Snapshot Form before submitting a full proposal.
Geographic focus: Alabama (Limestone County); Indiana (DeKalb, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties); Iowa (Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, and Union counties); Minnesota (Norman County)
Focus areas: Early Childhood Development, Middle Childhood Development, Adolescence, Community Development, Youth Philanthropy, Economic Freedom
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Apply Now! - The Dekko Foundation What is Economic Freedom? Early Childhood Development Middle Childhood Development Child Development Resources Grant Application Deadlines Glossary of Philanthropic Terms Midterm and Final Grant reports Press Release Ideas and Review Oh! The Power Of Thinking Nonprofit Leadership Workshop Series Youth Philanthropy Resources BE SURE YOUR PROPOSAL ALIGNS WITH: OUR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF INTEREST We consider grant proposals that benefit people in communities where our founder, Mr. Chester E. Dekko, had an interest during his lifetime. Those communities are: Alabama: Limestone County Indiana: DeKalb, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties Iowa: Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, and Union counties OUR CONCENTRATION ON YOUNG PEOPLE Our grantmaking is focused on projects that support the healthy development of children from birth to age 18. OUR DESIRE TO INVEST IN SPECIFIC RESULTS When considering proposals in each of our grantmaking areas of interest, we look for specific results that we believe will most directly help us accomplish our mission . You can read more about those areas of interests via the following links: YOU’RE JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY FROM SENDING US YOUR PROPOSAL We look forward to seeing your ideas for making great things happen for children and young people. Just click the link below and you’ll be directed to our online application portal. Our online portal is designed to walk you through the application process. Certain questions will have brief explanations to help you understand the information we’re seeking. It will also ask you what you’re requesting an investment for: A capital project (Our process for considering these requests has changed. You can read more here .) Growing your organization’s capacity Engaging young people in philanthropy We’ve tried to keep our application process simple, but we know you may have questions along the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email our grants and program associate, Payton Hunley, at phunley@dekkofoundation.org . Or give us a call at 260-347-1278 and let us know how we can assist you. CLICK HERE TO BEGIN OUR ONLINE APPLICATION. If you are considering asking us to support a capital project, please know that we have a new form for you to complete before sending us a proposal. Click here to learn more and to download the Capital Project Snapshot Form .
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Apply Now! - The Dekko Foundation What is Economic Freedom? Early Childhood Development Middle Childhood Development Child Development Resources Grant Application Deadlines Glossary of Philanthropic Terms Midterm and Final Grant reports Press Release Ideas and Review Oh!
The Power Of Thinking Nonprofit Leadership Workshop Series Youth Philanthropy Resources BE SURE YOUR PROPOSAL ALIGNS WITH: OUR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF INTEREST We consider grant proposals that benefit people in communities where our founder, Mr. Chester E. Dekko, had an interest during his lifetime.
Those communities are: Alabama: Limestone County Indiana: DeKalb, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties Iowa: Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, and Union counties OUR CONCENTRATION ON YOUNG PEOPLE Our grantmaking is focused on projects that support the healthy development of children from birth to age 18.
OUR DESIRE TO INVEST IN SPECIFIC RESULTS When considering proposals in each of our grantmaking areas of interest, we look for specific results that we believe will most directly help us accomplish our mission .
You can read more about those areas of interests via the following links: YOU’RE JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY FROM SENDING US YOUR PROPOSAL We look forward to seeing your ideas for making great things happen for children and young people. Just click the link below and you’ll be directed to our online application portal. Our online portal is designed to walk you through the application process.
Certain questions will have brief explanations to help you understand the information we’re seeking. It will also ask you what you’re requesting an investment for: A capital project (Our process for considering these requests has changed. You can read more here .)
Growing your organization’s capacity Engaging young people in philanthropy We’ve tried to keep our application process simple, but we know you may have questions along the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email our grants and program associate, Payton Hunley, at phunley@dekkofoundation.
org . Or give us a call at 260-347-1278 and let us know how we can assist you. CLICK HERE TO BEGIN OUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or those with a formalized fiscal sponsor relationship. Projects must focus on children and young people (birth through age 18) and serve specified geographic counties. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500 - $600,000+ (Average: $10,000) 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.
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View Foundation ProfileApplication snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $500 - $600,000+ (Average: $10,000); eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or those with a formalized fiscal sponsor relationship. Projects must focus on children and young people (birth through age 18) and serve specified geographic counties.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
If you are considering asking us to support a capital project, please know that we have a new form for you to complete before sending us a proposal. Click here to learn more and to download the Capital Project Snapshot Form .
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