Have you ever had an amazing idea that could benefit Calgary and the world around you but, the project seems out of reach because of those expenses that come with it? Calgary Youth Foundation (CYF) can solve those problems for you.
What is the Calgary Youth Foundation?
CYF is a youth-driven committee that offers grants to deserving individuals in the Calgary area. The foundation has been running since 1994 and has helped countless projects get off the ground since. Every year $10,000 is distributed between two granting cycles with a maximum grant of $2,000. The amazing part of the entire application process is the youth-on-youth contact that applicants experience. The sincerity of the members and intentions of the committee are for the sole purpose of making individuals comfortable with making a difference and not feel intimidated throughout the process.
How can you get funding for your project?
Back to those ideas… do you have a real vision for your project? If so make a plan, design a website, create something that will benefit other youth and of course be passionate about your project! Now that you have an idea and a suitable plan…
Apply:
- Send in an application with all the necessary information. It is conveniently laid out on the grant application page.
Be Patient:
- As the committee makes those initial decisions it is important to leave nothing out of the application that could influence a decision. These first impressions will support the validity and originality of your idea!
Interview:
- If you are chosen for an interview come equipped to answer any and all questions that the committee may have regarding your initiative but most of all come with a smile and be passionate of what you have to share.
Money!!
- Now that the committee has narrowed down those difficult choices your project could be funded up for to $2000! This could be the starting point to something truly extraordinary!
