GEAR UP for Youth Venture
| NCCEP and Youth Venture recognize the power young people have to
make positive changes in the world. To support and develop
students’ ability to be agents of change, the two organizations
are pleased to announce “GEAR UP for Youth Venture.” This
exciting opportunity is designed to support students in their efforts to
make a difference in their community. |
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Youth
Venture provides a planning process and seed grants of up to $1,000
to teams of students who have identified a problem in their community
and want to create a community-benefiting Venture. YV then connects them
to a global community of young changemakers. Youth Venture has committed
to reserving 200 of these grants – up to $200,000 –
specifically for GEAR UP students. Every dollar of a GEAR UP for
Youth Venture grant counts as match.
Eligibility Criteria
Teams must meet the following criteria to be eligible
for a GEAR UP for Youth Venture grant:
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At least 2 team leaders (ages 12-20) are students at a
GEAR UP school.
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The Venture is a new organization or a major new
program of an existing organization.
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The Venture is youth-created and youth-led.
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The Venture benefits the community.
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The Venture is ongoing and sustainable (not a one-time
event).
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The Venture has the support of an adult ally.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact
Grace Friedberger at 202-530-1135, ext. 257, or at grace_friedberger@edpartnerships.org.
Application Materials
NCCEP-Youth Venture Action Plan (Narrative Format)
Section 1 - Venture Idea and Plan
NCCEP-Youth Venture Action Plan (Narrative Format)
Section 2 - Sustainability and Budget
NCCEP-Youth Venture Action Plan (Narrative Format)
Section 3 - Team Forms
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