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Apply for a TeenWorks Grant
Have a community service project you need funded? Apply for a TeenWorks™ grant!
The application must be filled out in its entirety or the form will be returned and you must re-submit.
The types of teen groups include the following:
Schools (Middle, Charter, High Schools)
Faith Community (Church, Synagogue, CYO)
Organizations (Boys & Girls Clubs, Youth Groups, Scouts)
The fiscal agent is a key part of this application. TeenWorks will only release funds to organizations that are
non-for-profit corporations
. The fiscal agent will act as a liaison between TeenWorks and you. You should make sure that you contact your fiscal agent to let them know you are applying for this funding.
Criteria for the project include the following:
Project must be done in Lehigh or Northampton counties
Project must accomplish a task otherwise unattainable by the community it benefits
Project must be planned and implemented by teens
Project must be presented before the TeenWorks Board of Directors
Presentations will be evaluated on the following:
Planning process and overall presentation
Project addresses a demonstrated need in the recipient community
Ability to work with other groups, if necessary
Please note: Primary consideration will be given to inner-city projects and those that serve communities whose needs are greatest. Other projects receive secondary consideration and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
You will receive an email to notify you of your time for the presentation. The presentation will be 5-15 minutes, including additional questions from the Board. The presentation must show collaboration between the teen(s) and the adult leader. The teen(s) must plan on doing the actual presentation and should bring all necessary visual aids, materials or copies of handouts. We want to keep one hand out for our records and the rest may be taken with you to save on your expenses. Applications are due in the office by the first day of every month. You should be prepared to give your presentation on the second Tuesday of the month you submit your application. However, immediate presentation to the Board is not guaranteed. Plan on submitting this application at least two months before the start date of your project. Extensions cannot be granted, but we will hold your application to the next monthly review of applications by the Board. We look forward to working with you on your project.
For a list of agencies and potential community service projects, please visit the
Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley’s website
.
Questions to Ask Yourself When Designing a Project:
What organizations are you involved with already? Could you create a project based on a need you witness regularly?
What is the focus of your project? Who do you hope to help?
Who is going to help you with your project? How can you best make a partnership between yourself and the nonprofit you’re supporting?
How will your project be sustainable (be cared for after your work is done)?
Want to see a few projects other local teens have done?
Visit our TeenWorks Projects page
!
For more details about the TeenWorks application process,
please click here for the criteria
.
To apply for a TeenWorks Grant
download the PDF application
or fill out the electronic application below.
If you have questions or trouble filling out the form, please contact
John
at 610-770-4636.
Application Date:
Date and time
Calendar
Today
Teen Group Information
Name of teen group:
Type of teen group:
School
Faith Community
Youth Group
How many teens are involved with this project?:
Nonprofit Information
Authorized nonprofit that will receive money:
Nonprofit 501(C)(3) number:
Nonprofit address:
Nonprofit email:
Nonprofit phone number:
(
)
-
First three digits
Second three digits
Last four digits
Adult Leader Information
*First Name:
*Last Name:
Home phone:
(
)
-
First three digits
Second three digits
Last four digits
Cell phone:
(
)
-
First three digits
Second three digits
Last four digits
Can TeenWorks™ call or text adult leader if needed?:
Yes
No
Address:
*Email:
Preferred method of contact:
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Note: The adult leader is responsible for reviewing this application to make sure it is fully completed and that the teen is prepared to present the correct information.
Teen Leader Information
*Name:
Home phone:
(
)
-
First three digits
Second three digits
Last four digits
Cell phone:
(
)
-
First three digits
Second three digits
Last four digits
Can TeenWorks™ call or text you if needed?:
Yes
No
Address:
*Email:
Preferred method of contact:
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Project Information
How much money are you requesting from TeenWorks™?:
Is TeenWorks your first source of funding?:
Yes
No
Please note that you are required to look for other sources of funding before presenting to the TeenWorks Board. For example, fundraisers, donations, etc.
What other groups have you requested and/or secured funding from?:
Please list fundraisers (including dates), donor groups or stores and dollar amounts.
What other community groups are you partnering with?:
Are you able to send digital pictures of your project to TeenWorks?:
Yes
No
Do you need AV equipment for your presentation?:
Yes
No
I request the following AV equipment:
Project Goal:
Describe your project in detail.
Why did you choose to complete this project?:
What does this project mean to you? What is its value to the community?:
After your project is completed, how will it impact the community or the people it is serving?:
Project location:
TeenWorks is an affinity group of United Way, whose goal is to provide health and human services to the communities that need it most. How does your project fit this vision?:
How will you recognize TeenWorks if you receive funding?:
Approximate time frame for project completion
From:
Date and time
Calendar
Today
To:
Date and time
Calendar
Today
Below you will find a section where you can create a budget proposal for your project. It is crucial that you fill in every line item field completely; budget information is a key component in the Board’s approval of a projection. You must indicate whether the products you are using are American-made or union-made. This criteria is very important to the Board and helps them to make their decision. Projects that do not contain at least American-made products will not be funded. If you have any questions, please contact TeenWorks at 610-807-5715.
Applications must be received in this office by the first day of every month. Teens should be prepared to give their presentations the second Tuesday of that month. However, immediate presentation to the Board is not guaranteed. Plan on submitting this application at least two months before the start date of your project. Applications are reviewed on a first come first serve basis.
NOTE
Remember that the TeenWorks Program™ is a collaborative effort between organized labor and the United Way.
Please make every attempt to purchase union-made products. If buying union-made products is not possible, then at least purchase American-made products, but be prepared to answer questions from the Board on your research for union-made products. Information on union-made products can be found at
www.unionlabel.org
under the “Do buy” section.
Budget Information
Go to
www.unionlabel.org
for union-made products.
Go to
www.americansworking.com
for American-made products.
Budget Line Item One (Required)
*Quantity:
*Description:
*Price Each:
*Total Cost:
*Union Made:
Yes
No
*American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Two
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Three
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Four
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Five
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Six
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Seven
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Eight
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Nine
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Ten
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Budget Line Item Eleven
Quantity:
Description:
Price Each:
Total Cost:
Union Made:
Yes
No
American Made:
Yes
No
Where the product is purchased:
Total Cost of Project
*Total budgeted cost:
Signatures
*Teen Signature:
*Date:
Date and time
Calendar
Today
*Adult Signature:
*Date:
Date and time
Calendar
Today
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