Eligibility

To be eligible for funding under the Youth Worker Well-Being Project, an organization must meet the following criteria.

1. Be an established youth-serving organization that currently provides programs directly for youth (ages five through 18) in Indiana.  
2. Be a public charity described in Internal Revenue Code (Code) sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) (other than Type III supporting organizations described in clause (i) or (ii) of Code section 4942(g)(4)(A)).  
3. Offer programs that serve youth ages five to 18 or, if offering programs for individuals in other age groups, demonstrate that at least 75% of its services are youth and family-related.   
4. Must not have been awarded a Youth Worker Well-Being Project grant in the same funding area this calendar year (funding areas are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging OR Trauma-Informed Workplaces).  

Collective applications for organizations through alliances or associations will be accepted.

The following organizations are ineligible for Youth Worker Well-Being funding, regardless of whether they meet the above criteria: K-12 schools, school foundations, higher education institutions, youth sports leagues, and government agencies. Although we recognize the important role these organizations play in fostering positive youth development, they are not within the scope of this initiative.

Organizations that have questions about their eligibility for participation in YWW grants may contact Indiana Youth Institute staff with questions at ywwellbeing@iyi.org.

Funding Amounts

Organizations may apply once per year for either or both of the following:

• Up to $20,000 for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
• Up to $10,000 for trauma-informed workplaces within organizations

Grant Timeline

Watch previously recorded Grant Webinars for technical assistance.

(Please note: dates and eligibility have been updated. Refer to the Grant Request for Application PDF for the most recent and complete details on due dates, organization requirements, and eligibility.)