2022 GYSD Community Need Service Project Survey

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), in partnership with Youth Service America (YSA), is pleased to announce the availability of grants to support organizations in hosting volunteer service projects for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), April 29-May 1. Grants from $100 to $1,000 are available. Applications will be reviewed based on their demonstrated effort in engaging youth in the development and implementation of the GYSD projects.

Preference will be given to volunteer projects that address the following issues, but projects may address any community need.

· Environment

· Climate change

· Equity and Justice

Grant Awards: Grant awards are based on the quality of the project plan and the total number of youth volunteers engaged.

$1,000 - Engage 100+ youth volunteers
$750 - Engage 75-100 youth volunteers
$500 - Engage 50-74 youth volunteers
$250 - Engage 26-49 youth volunteers
$100 - Engage 1 - 25 youth volunteers

Budget Considerations: It is preferred that funds must be used to support elements of a service project. In addition to the grant request, organizations should consider partnerships for additional supplies and needs.

Who Can Apply: National service grantees, nonprofit organizations, K-12, and higher education institutions are eligible to apply.

Mask Project

MCSC is also offering youth volunteers the opportunity to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 by sewing child and adult cloth masks. All individuals or agencies requesting masks to sew, will receive a kit via mail and there is not a financial grant that accompanies this volunteer opportunity. Masks kits can be ordered to be sewn for any time in the upcoming year. You can apply for a kit here: https://www.research.net/r/GYSDMask22

COVID-19 Safety: Service Projects can be conducted virtually or in-person. If your project will be conducted in-person, you must submit a plan that outlines what protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of those in service and those that are being served to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All in-person projects must practice Center for Disease Control and State of Michigan guidelines.

Deadline to apply is extended to April 6th. Please note there is a budget form at the end of the application. If you cannot open it or attach it, please email sherrym2@michigan.gov and it will be emailed directly to you.

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* 1. Name of Organization

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* 2. Organization Address

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* 3. Contact's Name:

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* 4. Contact's Phone Number:

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* 5. Contact's Email Address

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* 6. What type of organization do you represent?

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* 7. What is the legal name of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that would receive the grant reimbursement?

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* 8. Select all Michigan Community Service Commission focus areas your project will address:

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* 9. Please describe the service project in detail: include the project's overall goal and the intended outcome of the project. Share what the youth volunteers will do in their service and who will be helped as a result of the project.

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* 10. How you will ensure the safety of youth volunteers and others to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Will your project be virtual or in-person? Please share your COVID-19 mitigation plan to ensure the safety of volunteers and those they encounter.

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* 11. Project date/time

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* 12. Project Location - If the project includes a specific location, provide the address and specific time where the activity can be visited by media or elected officials.

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* 13. Service Project Partners

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* 14. Estimated number of service recipients who will benefit from the project:

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* 15. How do you plan to recruit the youth volunteers to serve on your project?

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* 16. If approved for grant funding, may we share your service project so that others may be able to participate from the community?

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* 17. Amount of funding requested: Please keep in mind due to the high demand for funding, projects will evaluated on a combination of project impact, number of youth volunteers, number of hours and community need.

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* 18. If not approved for requested grant amount, can your project still take place?

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* 19. How many estimated youth from each below age category will participate in your service project? (Provide your answer in number form)

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* 20. Estimate total number of volunteer hours to be served:

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* 21. BUDGET NARRATIVE: List items directly related to implementing your service project along with the associated cost for each item. Please be sure to explain why the expense is essential to the overall project.

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* 22. Download the budget form Fill out the budget, save as PDF, and upload here.

* 22. Download the budget form
Fill out the budget, save as PDF, and upload here.