United for Youth grants available
United for Youth (UFY) grant applications are now open!
UFY is a community initiative established in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose to help children and families grow to be healthy, caring and responsible. Projects must provide or enhance an early intervention or prevention service. Grant applications will be accepted through May 10, 2024.
There are two separate grant applications, one for grants up to $5,000 and a grant for up to $10,000 (1 will be awarded).
Any questions can be directed to Bridget Lindeman (blindeman@bhmschools.org / 763-682-8733)
Grant applications and further information and instructions are available at the following links:
- $5,000 grant - https://shorturl.at/doxA2
- $10,000 grant - https://shorturl.at/jsOY9
Project eligibility: Must provide or enhance an early intervention or prevention service and fit into at least one of the following categories established by the Wright County Family Services Collaborative (listed below) and address the Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets.
- Community Connection
- Mentoring and Early Childhood
- Parent Education and Family Support
- Constructive Use of Time
- Health Issues
- Transportation
Grant Criteria:
- Involve direct service to children and families
- Be aimed at reducing the need for out-of-home placement
- Involve collaboration or cooperation between two or more entities
- Be a new or enhanced program and cannot supplant or replace existing programs/services
- Have in-kind contributions including administrative costs
- Avoid duplication of services
- Have measurable outcomes
- Final report must be submitted
- Must not exceed $5,000
- Project must be self-sustaining at the end of the grant
