The Youth Grantmaking Board (YGB) helps young people learn how philanthropy can create positive change in their community by giving them the opportunity to take the lead on all phases of grantmaking. Supported by Foundation staff and community experts, YGB members:
• Identify and discuss critical community issues, learning from field experts
• Select a grantmaking focus area
• Develop a request for proposals
• Evaluate funding requests from nonprofit organizations
• Conduct site visits with potential grantees
• Make funding recommendations to Seattle Foundation Board of Trustees
Apply for the Youth Grantmaking Board
Seattle Foundation is currently accepting applications for our 2018-19 Youth Grantmaking Board. We are looking for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in King County who are driven to create positive change and can help inspire more youth to join this movement. You must be responsible, dedicated, reliable and committed to attending all the meetings:
• Wednesday, January 9: Student Orientation
• Sunday, January 27: First Session
• Sunday, February 24: Second Session
• Sunday, March 31: Third Session
• April TBD: Site Visits
• Sunday, May 5: Fourth Session
• Late May TBD: Youth Celebration
The application deadline is Monday, November 12, 2018. You can apply online or download the application. If using the online application, please download and sign the student permission form and upload it to your application.
Participation in YGB is offered free of charge to participants. We do ask participants and/or their families to consider a donation to the Grantmaking pool at a level that is personally meaningful.
If you know someone who is ideal for the Youth Grantmaking Board, you can refer them with this nomination form and we'll reach out to them with more information.
YGB Grant History
2018
Focus on advocacy and organizing for immigrant and refugees in the King County area
West African Community Council - $12,500
Colectiva Legal del Pueblo - $7,500
2017
Focus on providing post-secondary education support for historically marginalized communities
Na’ah Illahee Fund - $15,000
Washington Building Leaders of Change - $5,000
2016
Focus on providing accessible, direct service programs that address issues of mental health for low-income families in the Greater Seattle area
Ryther - $10,000
Puentes - $10,000
2015
Focus on mental health of young adults (12 to 25 years old) with limited or no access to mental healthcare
Center for Human Services - $10,000
Pongo - $5,000
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center - $5,000
2014
Focus on supporting the resiliency and perseverance of teens through out-of-school programming
Navos (Proud Out and Wonderful Program) - $10,000
SafeFutures Youth Center - $10,000
2013
Focus on increasing stability for transitional-age youth (17 to 24 years old) currently experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center - $10,000
Seattle Education Access - $5,000
YouthCare - $5,000
2012
Focus on preparing children from low-income and non-English-speaking households for kindergarten
Neighborhood House - $10,000
Somali Youth & Family Club - $10,000
2011
Focus on afterschool programs that support youth in tutoring, study prep, ELL programs and skill development
826 Seattle (now known as the Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas) - $10,000
Para Los Niños - $10,000
2010
Focus on mental health and academic support programs for foster care youth
Sound Mental Health - $15,000
College Success Foundation - $5,000
2009
Focus on youth violence intervention programs
Alive & Free/YouthCare partnership - $7,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters - $5,000
Raising Our Youth As Leaders - $7,500
2008
Focus on the physical well-being of youth
Children's Hospital - $10,000
Choice & Consequence - $5,000
Peace for the Streets By Kids from the Streets - $5,000
2007
Focus on improving the home lives of King County youth who were at risk of homelessness and other major upheavals
Mockingbird Society - $5,000
Youth Advocates (now known as Children's Home Society) - $10,000
YWCA, Girls First program - $10,000