Susan Landis Youth Philanthropists (SLYP) Grant

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Beckley Area Foundation’s  Susan Landis Youth Philanthropists  program is a group of high school juniors and seniors who are engaged directly in the important role of community philanthropy. The purpose of this program is to provide an intensive hands-on learning experience through which they are taught the art, the science and business of philanthropy. Part of this experience is for them to solicit and evaluate proposals for funding. The students are responsible for making final grants recommendations subject only to the approval of the BAF Board of Directors.

SLYP is seeking proposals from eligible tax-exempt organizations in  Raleigh County with projects that focus on youth.  The   submission deadline    is   March 24, 2025.

The maximum grant award will be $1,500 for each organization.

Eligibility Guidelines
  1. Be recognized by the IRS as a 501(C)3 organization   or  is a public institution or municipality.  NOTE: An IRS determination letter verifies 501-c-3 status.
  2. Affirm that the proposed program or project will be initiated and completed between May 15, 2025 and December 31, 2025.
  3. Demonstrate that all prior grant reporting requirements to Beckley Area Foundation have been met.
  4. Programs funded must benefit Raleigh County. While the proposed program itself must serve Raleigh County, the organization is not required to be headquartered in Raleigh County.
  5. All organizations that apply for this grant must also allow at least one site visit from BAF's SLYP students as part of their learning module.

How to apply:
1)    ​Go to our Grant Portal
2) If you are a new user, you will need to create an account. Previous grantees will use their previous log on information.
3) At the top of your screen, click on Apply. Select the SLYP Grant.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at 304-253-3806 or email [email protected]

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