YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Fund
The YES Fund empowers Washoe County youth to lead community service projects, prioritizing science or STEM initiatives, by funding essential project expenses.
Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,500 per award; project-based, one-time funding
Summary: Supports youth-led community service projects in Washoe County, especially those focused on science or STEM, by funding project expenses through eligible organizations.
Description
The YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Fund is designed to empower young people in Washoe County, Nevada, to create and lead community service projects. The fund prioritizes projects with a focus on science or STEM but is open to a range of community-benefiting initiatives. Grants help cover expenses such as websites, publications, and necessary materials. The program encourages both individual and group applications from youth, with projects funded through qualifying organizations.
