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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
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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 .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in Limestone County AL, six Indiana counties, five Iowa counties, or Norman County MN; projects must support healthy development of children from birth to age 18. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 - $600,000+ (Average: $10,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Youth Development and Economic Freedom Grants is funded by Dekko Foundation Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Towsley Foundation Grants is a grant from Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation supporting charitable organizations working to improve the lives of people and communities, with a primary geographic focus on Michigan. Capital project requests may not exceed 10% of total project cost and are normally paid in equal annual installments over three to five years. Individuals and private foundations are not eligible. The Foundation does not fund programs on an ongoing annual basis and encourages financial sustainability and diverse funding sources. Organizations that previously received support must wait at least two years after final payment before reapplying. Only one application per organization per grant cycle is permitted.
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation Grants is sponsored by Western Iowa Journalism Foundation (WIJF). WIJF provides grants to both non-profit and for-profit news organizations to promote community journalism across western Iowa. Their funding aims to enhance local news coverage and ensure long-term access to vital information for residents. WIJF prioritizes projects that align with their mission to support an independent and robust press.