YVCHR School Club Microgrant Application

Since 1987, Youth Volunteer Corps has been engaging youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service. YVC youth volunteers across North America have planned and executed some inspiring volunteer service projects in the last 34 years, and the Hampton Roads affiliate has made many contributions to that collective impact over our 12-year history. We are excited to offer this microgrant opportunity to further the work of YVCHR’s school clubs! Please review the following guidelines to apply for the YVC club microgrant. Questions about eligibility or the submission process? Contact Katie Morgan at kmorgan@yvchr.org.

YVCHR School Club Microgrant

Quality YVC service projects include an interactive icebreaker, high-quality service-learning activities, meaningful reflection, and of course -- amazing volunteer service that meets a real community need. The goal of this microgrant is to provide YVC school clubs with the funding needed to plan and implement projects that benefit the Hampton Roads community.

Eligibility

Only active YVC clubs within the Hampton Roads affiliate are eligible for the YVC club microgrant. Applicants must be a YVC club member enrolled at that club’s school.

Award

Successful applicants (school clubs) will be awarded up to $250 per project proposal. Clubs may be awarded only one microgrant each semester.

Submission Deadline

Microgrant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and can be submitted at any time. To submit an application, use the link provided below. 

Application Information

This grant application is designed to support the execution of service projects that address specific needs. These projects may benefit local community agencies, non-profits, and schools; advocacy efforts are also encouraged (with the exception of political campaigns).

Review Information

The School Club Microgrant will support youth-created and youth-led volunteer service projects. YVCHR’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) will review applications monthly and determine the grantees (with guidance from executive leadership). We will notify applicants of decisions within one (1) week of each microgrant deadline.

Grant Information

Grants will not be made to individual youth volunteers. Grant checks will be sent directly to the sponsoring YVC club, and applications require the signature of the YVC club sponsor. Grantees will be required to complete a one paragraph grant report on the results of the project. (Items to include: number of volunteers, number of hours served, number of clients reached, the impact of the project on the community).