Youth Making a Difference

Eligibility | Project Reporting | How to Apply

Manitoba's First Youth Making a Difference Approved Projects - 2011/2012

The Youth Making a Difference Program is a grant program that provides students and youth, ages 16-24, with a grant of up to $1,000 per proposal to develop and implement social justice and community development projects in their schools and communities.  Examples of eligible projects include: peer tutoring clubs, students developed community events and student workshops, student awareness projects, projects that encourage student voice and hands-on projects that have positive benefits for students and the community.

Youth will work together with educators/counsellors or adult supervisors from youth serving organizations to develop the grant proposal that engage students and youth in projects that make a positive difference in their schools and communities.  Educators, counsellors and supervisors will receive the funds and help ensure that the proposed project is implemented and a final report is completed.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be 16-24 years, in high school or a member of a youth serving organization
• Applicants must have the support of a teacher/supervisor willing to volunteer his/her time to mentor and manage funds
• Project must be implemented between January 2012 – May, 2012

Project Reporting

• A final report for the project is required by June 17, 2012.

How to Apply

• To apply for a Youth Making a Difference grant, simply complete the application form including the following project details:
• Description of project
• Who will be involved with the development/delivery of the project?
• Why do you feel this project is important?
• How will this project benefit your school/community?
• Who will your project benefit?
• How will you ensure this is a student/youth led, teacher/supervisor facilitated project?
• What tools/strategies will you implement to track the progress of your project? (e.g. surveys, portfolio, scrapbook, photos etc.)

Fax or mail your application to:

Ken Lamoureux
Education Program Coordinator
MB4Youth Branch
310-800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3G 0N4
Email: ken.lamoureux2@gov.mb.ca

Phone: (204) 945-2568
Fax: (204) 945-5726

Deadline for Applications is November 10, 2011.  Successful applicants will be notified in December, 2011.

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