WV's Promise Youth Alliance Inc. is excited to announce the availability of mini grants to support Nonprofit Organizations and Schools across West Virginia. These grants are designed to help organizations provide one or more of the Five Promises to children and youth in their communities.
Eligible organizations may apply for up to $1,000 to support a community service project, afterschool program, or youth-focused event.
The Five Promises
1. Caring Adults: Supportive relationships with mentors, parents, tutors, or coaches.
2. Safe Places: Secure, supervised spaces with structured activities during non-school hours.
3. A Healthy Start: Ensuring children receive the physical and mental foundation needed to
grow, learn, and thrive.
4. An Effective Education: Building marketable skills and promoting lifelong learning.
5. Opportunities to Help Others: Encouraging youth to give back through service and community involvement.
Creative and impactful project ideas are welcomed!
Examples include:
- Youth mentoring initiatives
- Parent engagement programs
- Greenhouse or garden-based learning
- Food security projects
- Community service events
- Health, nutrition, or drug-prevention education
- Dropout-prevention activities
- …and more! Projects must follow all current local and state safety guidelines.
Applications are due by Friday, November 6th.