[Community Foundation of Dickinson County](https://www.communityfoundation.us)

May 1, 2026

Up to $1,000 per project; awards are competitive and limited by available funds.

Supports Dickinson County middle and high school students to lead projects that enrich their schools or communities.

Applications require both a written and video submission, and a fiscal agent is mandatory.

--- ## Description The Youth In Action Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, is designed to empower middle and high school students to take the initiative in creating and leading projects or programs that benefit their schools or local communities. The grant encourages youth leadership, engagement, and community improvement by providing financial support for meaningful activities. Applicants must work with an adult sponsor and a fiscal agent (such as a school, city, county, or nonprofit entity). The application process includes both a written and video submission. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Application deadline (or until grant funds are depleted) Grant decisions are made on a rolling basis as applications are received. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $1,000 per project - Funding is limited and competitive; grants are awarded until available funds are exhausted. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be middle or high school students residing in Dickinson County. - Projects must be designed to enrich the applicant’s school or community. - Each application requires: - An adult sponsor to support and guide the project - A fiscal agent (school, city, county, or nonprofit organization) to manage funds - Both written and video components are mandatory in the application. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the Community Foundation’s grant portal. - Required materials: - Written application outlining the project and its anticipated impact - Video submission further describing the project - [Apply for the Youth In Action Grant](https://www.communityfoundation.us/grants.cfm?gid=230) - Applications are reviewed and decisions made as received, up to the deadline or until funds are depleted. - Grant recipients must complete a Final Grant Report (video submission) within 30 days of project completion. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must be completed within the grant timeline, and final reporting is required for all recipients. - The program aims to foster youth leadership and positive community change. - For more resources and FAQs, visit the [Community Foundation’s FAQ page](https://www.communityfoundation.us/frequently-asked-questions.cfm). --- ## External Links - [Community Foundation of Dickinson County home page](https://www.communityfoundation.us) - [Youth In Action Grant application portal](https://www.communityfoundation.us/grants.cfm?gid=230) - [General grant information](https://www.communityfoundation.us/grants.cfm) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.communityfoundation.us/contact-us.cfm) - [FAQ](https://www.communityfoundation.us/frequently-asked-questions.cfm) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@communityfoundation.us | | Phone | (785) 263-1863 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://www.communityfoundation.us/contact-us.cfm) | | Address | 201 NW 2nd St. Suite B, Abilene, KS 67410 |

Youth In Action Grant

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