Mini Grants

State Youth Council Mini Grant Program

The State Youth Council will award a total of $6,292 this fall to organizations and agencies with projects that encourage peer-to-peer community engagement, or sharpen student project development, management, and communication skills.

Youth councils, local governments and private or non-profit agencies with ideas for innovative programs to help North Carolina teens can now apply for grants up to $500 through the State Youth Council’s Mini Grant program. The application deadline has been extended to October 11.

Supporting Youth Across North Carolina

“The mini grant program has a dual approach; it not only helps provide needed services within our communities but also nurtures lifelong skills among North Carolina youth. I’m always fascinated by the creativity of our youth and inspired by their passion for public service.” — DOA Secretary Pamela B. Cashwell

The grant program is open to North Carolina youth councils as well as local governments, private and non-profit agencies interested in developing or enhancing projects geared towards grade school youth. 

In recent years projects have included mental health care packages for youth, meal delivery to underserved communities, trail conservation, and tools to communicate through art. Food, entertainment, travel, and salaries do not qualify for grant funding.