Youth Service America Grant Opportunities

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.
Application Deadline: 
January 15
Winners announced: 
February 19