Organizations working with at-risk youth, or individuals interested in starting or expanding programs to help at-risk youth, can access a number of grants for their projects and programs. When searching, consider grants available specifically for programs in your state or county; the amount of the organization's grant may be smaller, but often there is less competition, meaning you may be more likely to land the grant. Also consider the specific activities--such as sports, education or programs for teen girls-- you plan to undertake and search for organizations or companies in those fields that offer specific funding for at-risk youth.
Hasbro Children's Fund Grants
The Hasbro Children's Fund targets programs that provide hope to children most in need. Its "Gifts of Hope" grants are awarded to nonprofits and local programs that provide "stability for children in crisis; pediatric physical and mental health services; hunger security; educational programs in collaboration with state leadership; and quality out of school time programming." To apply, submit a proposal according to the specific areas of emphasis and requests for proposals listed on Hasbro Children's Fund's website. Community grants are also annually allocated in Springfield, Massachusetts and Renton, Washington. The grants range from $1,000 and $10,000.
Hasbro Community Relations
c/o Hasbro, Inc.
1027 Newport Ave.
Pawtucket, RI 02861
401-727-5429
www.hasbro.org
The Lego Children's Fund
Lego awards cash grants to U.S. nonprofits dedicated to helping children explore creativity, and gives priority consideration to programs working with disadvantaged or at-risk youth. Grants primarily support early childhood education and development, technology and communication projects and sport or athletic programs for underserved youth. Grant size typically ranges between $500 and $5,000; one organization per year may be chosen for a $100,000 grant chosen by the fund's board of directors. To be considered, submit a proposal in advance of quarterly deadlines on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
LEGO Children's Fund
Grant Administrator
P.O. Box 916
Enfield, CT 06083-0916
860-763-6670
www.legochildrensfund.org
Sun Life Rising Star Awards Program
An initiative of the U.S. division of Sun Life Financial, this program awards grants to nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia area that work with at-risk youth under age 21 in the areas of education engagement and/or promoting high school graduation. Three grants of $50,000 are awarded in the Philadelphia area and, as part of the process, each nonprofit receiving an award may then nominate a student participating in the organization for a $5,000 individual scholarship. This program is also unique in the fact that organizations receiving grants also have the chance to receive a curriculum and training on how to incorporate financial education into their programs.
Sun Life Financial Inc.
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-4370
www.sunliferisingstar.com
References
- Finger Lakes Library System: Grants And Funding Opportunities For Service To Youth And Families Through Public Libraries
- Hasbro Children's Fund: Hasbro Community Relations
- Philanthropy News Digest: Lego Systems Establishes Lego Children's Fund To Support Youth Creativity Programs
- Sun Life Rising Star Awards: About The Program
