Civic Engagement

Grant: YSA's Everyday Young Hero Award Expands Internationally
Funder: Youth Service America
Eligibility: Youth ages 5-25, from around the world who exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to service.
Deadline: Ongoing
Award: Weekly winners will be announced in the National Service Briefing (NSB), featured on the organization's website and showcased within its social media outlets. Winners will also receive a certificate, award, and press release.
Contact: http://ysa.org/awards/hero

Grant: Fruit Tree 101
Funder: Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and Stretch Island Fruit Co.
Eligibility: Schools supporting youth grades K-12
Deadline: Rolling
Award: Typical donations involve about 20-25 trees minimum to public schools. The trees, materials, orchard installation design work, and onsite environmental curriculum are all free of charge for the benefit of the school and its students.
Contact: http://www.ftpf.org/fruittree101.htm


Grant: Environmental projects For children- and youth-led projects that promote understanding of environmental issues.
Funder: The Captain Planet Foundation.
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits.
Deadline: June 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31 and March 31.
Amount: $250 to $2,500.
Contact: http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply

Grant: Grants for Gardens
Funder: Annie's Homegrown
Eligibility: Community gardens. school gardens, and other educational programs that connect children directly to gardening.
Deadline: Ongoing
Amount: $250
Contact: www.annies.com/grants_for_gardens