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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my organization or program fit the YouthWorks Foundation guidelines?
Please click here to view Grant-Making Priorities.

What is the process for submitting a proposal?
After carefully reviewing our Vision Statement/Core Purpose/Core Values and Grant-Making Priorities, if you determine that your efforts and our objectives are consistent, you may begin the process by completing a Letter of Interest Form and attaching it to a cover letter and sending it to the YouthWorks Foundation office. Please click here for a more complete summary of the Grant-Making Process.

Are there deadlines for submitting proposals?
Currently there are no deadlines. Please allow up to six months for process completion.

Does YouthWorks Foundation fund nonprofit organizations only?
Yes. To be eligible for a grant from the YouthWorks Foundation, the organization must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization.

What are the YouthWorks mission trip sites?
Please click here to view a map of current sites.

What is enterprising ministry?
Enterprising ministry is ministry that occurs through the process of strategically delivering a marketable, fee-based product or service. Please click here to learn more about Enterprising Ministry.

What is the typical grant amount awarded by the YouthWorks Foundation?
There are many factors that determine the size of the grants awarded, including the time-frame, size, and scope of the project.

Can my organization receive multi-year funding?
Grants are typically given for one year. However, grants for up to three consecutive years are occasionally approved on an annual basis after close review and proper reporting.

When are awarded funds released?
Once a grant has been approved by the Board of Trustees, the organization will receive a Grant Acceptance Form. After this form has been completed and returned to theYouthWorks Foundation office, funds will be released. Please allow up to 30 days from the time the Grant Acceptance Form is received until payment is received.

If you have any other questions, please contact the YouthWorks Foundation office at info@youthworksfoundation.org or (612) 746-6425.

 
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