Youth Grant Initiative Application
The Multnomah Athletic Foundation is accepting applications from middle school youth who are eager to gain:
• Leadership experience
• Develop a greater understanding of their community and
• Support local non-profits who are serving youth through athletics.
The Multnomah Athletic Foundation promotes confidence and character-building opportunities with an emphasis on athletic participation for youth in underserved communities.
The Youth Grant Initiative is a unique and exciting opportunity for youth (grades 7- 8 as of September 2020) to be a part of community outreach through the power and process of giving grants.
At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, we believe that you have the power to create change and bring people together through athletics. Not only do we value your insights and opinions greatly but also believe in your ability to make a difference through acts of service. Joining the Youth Grant Initiative is an opportunity for you to be in charge of the future by creating and leading an epic journey through the world of philanthropy and ultimately changing our communities through athletics for the better.
The Youth Grant Initiative (YGI) team will meet 7 times a year (September –December 2020) and meeting topics will include: leadership, understanding of a nonprofit organization, basics of community engagement, grant making process, review of applications and the value of relationships. By the end of the year, the YGI team will collectively make grant awards and funding recommendation for a provided pool of $5,000, to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation Board.
Section 1
Please prepare your answers in another word processor and then cut & paste. This form does not have a draft option. Create and submit!
Section 2
Be creative with the following questions using text or video. If you wish to include video (under 5 minutes), provide a YouTube link. Please do not upload a video file.
Section 3
I understand the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Youth Grant Initiative requires me to demonstrate commitment and passion about my community and be willing to have a discussion with my peers. I will express my opinion in a way that is respectful to opposing ideas. I will be responsible, dedicated and reliable. I understand that participation is limited, and if accepted to the team, I will actively participate and attend all meetings. Interviews will be June 2020.
As the guardian of the above applicant, I have reviewed this application, and I authorize my son/daughter/legal ward to apply to Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Youth Grant Initiative.
