Overview: The Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grants, supported by The Hershey Company and Hershey’s Heartwarming Project, are now open for applications until March 10. Youth changemakers aged 5 to 25 in the U.S. and Canada are encouraged to apply for grants of either $250 or $500 for projects during Youth Service Month & Global Youth Service Day 2024. The grants aim to support projects that foster connections, social awareness, and relationship skills among youth volunteers.
Grant Details:
- Deadline: March 10, 11:59 pm (local time)
- Grant Amounts: $250 or $500 based on the number of participating youth volunteers.
- Total Grants: $50,000 will be awarded.
Eligibility:
- Youth applicants aged 5-25 in the U.S. and Canada.
- Projects must be youth-led.
- Projects must take place during Youth Service Month (April 12-May 12, 2024), with Global Youth Service Day (April 26-28, 2024) participation encouraged.
- Projects must impact the community where the youth applicant lives.
- Applicants must engage a diverse group of youth volunteers from different social backgrounds.
New for 2024: Projects may address any issue or community need important to the youth project leaders and their peers.
Application Criteria:
- Youth-led projects.
- Impact during Youth Service Month.
- Community-focused projects.
- Inclusion of youth volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Partnership with community organizations.
Application Timeline:
- Deadline: March 10, 11:59 pm (local time).
- Decision Notifications: March 22.
- Post-Project Impact Report Due: June 2.
How to Apply: Interested youth can sign up and start their application: https://shorturl.at/aCDOT
Contact: For application-related queries, contact Katie Reusch (she/her) at Katie@YSA.org.
Empower youth-led projects and make a positive impact on your community. Apply now and be a Hershey Heartwarming Young Hero!
