The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Grant Guidelines

Background

The Youth Against Violence (YAV) Philanthropy Board was created by the Board of Directors of The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation to provide young people in Tacoma-Pierce County with the tools to become philanthropic and community leaders in the effort to reduce and prevent youth violence in our community. The YAV Philanthropy Board is the Community Foundation’s Grants Committee for the Youth Against Violence Fund.

Vision

The YAV Philanthropy Board envisions a thriving community for youth filled with hope, respect and optimism.

The YAV Philanthropy Board developed funding priorities that will support programs to achieve this vision.

Funding Priorities

The Youth Against Violence Philanthropy Board believes that self-esteem, empowerment and healthy choices are vital elements for youth in a safe community. The YAV Philanthropy Board will support programs that reflect these elements, connect youth to alternatives to violence, and involve youth in being part of the solution.

Available Funding

The YAV Philanthropy Board has $75,000 available for distribution in 2012 towards programs that serve youth in the Tacoma/Pierce County community. This is nearly quadruple the $20,000 amount that was available in 2011 for distribution.

Due Date

Applications were due Monday, April 30, 2012; notification will be at the end of August 2012.

Funding Timeline

September 01, 2012 – August 30, 2013

Review Process

• Applications must be received by the Community Foundation by 5:00pm on April 30, 2012 due date.
• Applicants must be willing to participate in a site visit as part of the review process. Site visits may take place at the agency location or during a YAV Philanthropy Board’s regularly scheduled meeting.
• Final decisions will be presented to the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors for approval in late-August with notification shortly thereafter.
• Agencies that receive an award from the YAV Philanthropy Board must be willing to conduct an on-site visit with up 20 youth and staff as part of the evaluation process during the funding timeline on a mutually agreed upon date.
• A final written report will be due to the Community Foundation on June 30, 2013.

How to Apply

The online applications for 2012 have closed. Applications will be accepted again in 2013.  

Questions

Contact Holy Chea, Community Initiative Coordinator, at hchea@gtcf.org or 253.383.5622.