Youth grants

Apply for a grant for your youth program

The Optimist Club of Minnesota Valley offers grants of up to $500 for projects, programs, or activities that benefit youth ages 18 or younger.

Printable paper version

Benefits youth

The project, program or activity serves young people ages 18 or younger.

Serves our communities

Work happening in Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, St. Clair or St. Peter.

Up to $500

Grants are awarded up to $500. Tell us exactly how the money would be used.

Youth Grant Application

Takes about five minutes. Everything marked with * is required. Prefer to fill it in by hand? Print the paper version.

Who is applying

Organization or group*

Contact person*

Phone*

Email*

About the project

Project or program name*

Amount requested (up to $500)*

What ages will be served?*

Grants support youth 18 and younger.

Approximately how many youth will benefit?*

Briefly describe the project or program*

How will the grant money be used?*

Would you volunteer with us?

Would your organization or group be willing to provide volunteers for an Optimist service project, such as Kiwanis Holiday Lights? This doesn't affect your application — we just like to know.

Willing to provide volunteers*

YesPossiblyNo

If yes, approximately how many volunteers?

Sign and submit

Applicant signature*

Type your full name — this stands in for a signature.

Date

Prefer paper? Use the printable version above.