Springfield City Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Grant Program FY27
Springfield City Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Grant Program FY27 supports local youth programs that help young people overcome barriers, learn, grow, connect, and contribute to their community.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Due Dates: January 7, 2027, at 11:45 p.m. (Application) | April 13, 2027, at 8:30 a.m. (Required award presentation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per award; $10,000 total available
Summary: Supports Springfield youth programs that help young people overcome barriers, learn, grow, connect, and contribute to their community.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in Springfield, Missouri.
Description
The Springfield Chapter of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), supported by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, funds local programs that improve young people’s lives during the 2026–2027 program year. The program supports opportunities for youth to learn, grow, connect, and thrive, including work that helps them overcome barriers and challenges.
Eligible projects include mentoring and leadership programs, academic enrichment and tutoring, mental health and wellness initiatives, recreation and arts programs, and opportunities for young people to contribute to their community. Project outcomes should create opportunities to improve young people’s lives. The chapter also gives junior and senior high school students opportunities to learn about philanthropy, volunteer, and help decide how grants are awarded to local programs.
