Youth Service America Grant Opportunities
Organization Website:
Contact Name:
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Phone Number:
202.657.0600
Email:
coccia@ysa.org
Name of Award:
Gladys Marinelli Coccia Awards
Award Focus:
General Volunteerism
Type of Award:
Project Grant
Trip
Award Description:
The award recognizes two young female social entrepreneurs, ages 14 to 17, whose initiatives serve the common good. Winners are given awards of $2000 aimed at sustainable social change.
Eligibility Guidelines:
Each girl must have her own social enterprise aimed at sustainable social change; be supported by contributions of at least $1000 (cash and/or in-kind), and have a business plan, including an itemized budget. Special consideration will be given to nominees from West Virginia and metropolitan Washington, DC. Self-nominations are accepted.
Website/link for the application:
Application Deadline:
January 15
Winners announced:
February 19
