麻豆精选 youth have the chance to apply for funding to improve their neighbourhoods.
A little free pantry for a local shelter, a garden box at a local retirement home, and en evening of the arts event showcasing local talent are just a few of the inspired ideas from 麻豆精选 youth over the past few years that have come to life through the Youth Development and Engagement Grant.
Up to $1,000 in funding through a matching grant is available to support youth who are looking to work together with their neighbours to enhance the community.
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鈥淭hese projects have helped 麻豆精选 youth gain valuable leadership experience while doing something meaningful for the community,鈥� said Tanya Sletten, community development coordinator.
鈥淚t鈥檚 inspiring to see our local youth gather up some friends to work on a project that makes the neighbourhood an even better place to live and play. We鈥檙e excited to see some of the new projects that they dream up.鈥�
One example of a grant project that continues to benefit the community is Take-Two, a project spearheaded by Rutland Senior Secondary students who transformed a shipping container into a recycling enterprise.
鈥淲ith passion, intention and perseverance, youth can take local action on a global issue and become better leaders in shaping their future,鈥� said Kaneisha Charles, a recipient of a Youth Development and Engagement Grant.
鈥淎fter two years of hard work and the generous help of the grant, we have proven this truth to ourselves and we鈥檙e excited to continue sharing this with our community.鈥�
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The deadline to apply for a Youth Development and Engagement Grant is Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020.
The grant is open to all youth-related organizations in 麻豆精选.
For more information visit the City of 麻豆精选 website.
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