“Serving my generation with excellence will in turn mean my generation can lead with excellence.” - Onyi Anyado

Inspire a culture of Philanthropy in Hamilton County.

YEP Grant applications are considered yearly. All applications must be received online by 4:00 PM on the deadline date. 

Youth Engaged In Philanthropy Application

The Youth In Philanthropy program engages Hamilton County high school juniors to educate area youth about the importance and impact that grant making, fundraising, charitable giving and service projects have on the community.

Apply For A YEP Grant

1/YR
Opens - November 10
Deadline - December 7 by 4:00 PM
Notification - Mid-April

    • Funds may be used to expand existing programs or to initiate new projects that impact Hamilton County. Additional consideration will be awarded to programs or projects that:

      1. directly benefit youth under 21 years of age.

      2. provide youth with leadership opportunities in planning, organizing and/or delivering the proposed program or project.

      3. offer a learning component beyond the project itself, which provides youth with specific knowledge about the purpose and activities of your organization.

    • Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status under the IRS

    • Community groups working for public benefit projects

    • A demonstrated need for this project/program in the community

    • Project has a direct impact on Hamilton County residents

    • Requests from organizations which have operated successfully for at least one year and demonstrate an ability to enlist financial support from the public

    • Funding for the project is limited or unavailable from other sources

    • Grant requests should not exceed $5,000

    • Expenditures incurred prior to formal grant approval

    • Tax supported school systems or municipalities

    • More than 50% of a project (this includes all HCF grant applications combined for one project)

    • Ongoing operating expenses

    • Events

    • Organizations with unused funds from a prior grant

    • Grant requests should not exceed $4,000

  • Quarterly Hamilton Community Foundation Grant

    Annual Women In Philanthropy Grant

    Annual Youth Engaged In Philanthropy Grant

YEP Grant Applications are 100% online. Please direct all questions to the office at 402-694-3200 or email mperry@hcfne.org.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Hamilton Community Foundation prior to submitting a request.

When you apply, please be sure to read all of the guidelines and select the correct type of grant you are applying for; a “HCF quarterly grant” or “Women in Philanthropy Grant”. (When you go to the grant portal, if you only see one type of grant, this indicates other grant opportunities are currently closed so proceed with the application.)

  • One grant may be awarded per organization per calendar year.

  • All previous grant receipts and reports must be turned in to the Foundation and payment made before a new grant application can be completed.

  • Grants are generally awarded to cover projects that are completed within 12 months. (If you are requesting funds for a portion of the project, please outline the details in your application.)

  • Funds spent prior to grant approval do not qualify as an eligible grant expense.

  • Each approved grant is often offset by requests that could not be funded. It is important that organizations request only the funds needed to complete the project.

Youth Engaged In Philanthropy