BRIDGEPORT—Foundations in Faith is thrilled to announce the second year of Youth in Action Grant funding. We have expanded our reach and increased the funding based upon the tremendous success of the first-year projects. Things to know:
- The 2021 YIA Grant Application is now live. All applications must be submitted online and by November 13, 2020.
- We are inviting young Catholics in the Diocese of Bridgeport representing:
- 1) Catholic High Schools
- 2) Parish High School Youth Groups
- 3) Young Adult (ages 20-35) Catholic Groups aligned with Diocesan Priest or sponsoring Parish to apply for up to $5,000 in funding.
- The projects that receive grant funding will run from January-December 2021
- Project ideas are “by youth and for youth” to deepen and enhance their Catholic faith formation experiences. Adult mentor(s) will be a part of the team to help guide and support the youth leaders in the design and execution of their project
- Projects must incorporate 2 or 3 of the following elements:
- 1) Evangelization
- 2) Collaboration
- 3) Justice and Equity
Youth in Action Budget template
View Only- Youth in Action Application (Applications must be submitted online. No hard copy or print outs of the “view-only application” will be accepted)
Submit your application by November 13. Foundations in Faith Grant Review Committee will review your grant requests and make recommendations for funding to the Board of Trustees in early December. Awards announced in late December and funded project launch in January 2021.
(For more information contact Kelly Weldon at: kelly.weldon@foundationsinfaith.org.)
