2007-2008 Healing Our Island
Information & Application Packet
is available for download.

Pay It Forward Foundation

Amount: One-time only mini-grants up to $500 (because funding is limited, projects requesting smaller amounts will be given priority)

Eligibility: Service-oriented projects that are done by youth to benefit school, neighborhood, or community

Deadline: Three deadlines per year-January 15, April 15, and October 15

Who may apply: Schools, churches and community youth groups (with an adult
sponsor) may apply for funding. Youths or adults may write the application.
Groups whose members are all over the age of 18 must include work with youth under the age of 18 as part of their projects.

Use of Funds: Funds may be used for supplies, materials, equipment or transportation to a service site. Funds may not be used to pay for personnel, to replace state or local school funds, or for celebration food and drinks.

Application Process: Complete the online application and submit it by e-mail to grants@payitforwardfoundation.com. Proposals, including application and budget, must not exceed three pages. Limit one application per project.
Applicants will be notified of a decision within 60 days of application deadlines. If approved, applicants should receive funds within 30 days.

Reporting Requirements: A final report on the results of the project must be submitted to the Foundation within 30 days of completion of the project.

A Pay It Forward project is defined as one or more service activities that benefit a school, a neighborhood or the greater community, and that include learning goals for the youth participants. Only projects that clearly contain a "pay it forward" focus-that is, projects on the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results growing exponentially-are given consideration in the grant making process.

The application form includes the following:

* Date
* Organization
* School District (if applicable)
* Grade(s) and Principal's Name
* Federal Tax ID#
* Address and telephone number
* Name of Project
* Contact Name and e-mail address
* Youth Representative(s) (the names of one or more young people who
are class, organization, or project leaders)
* Number of young people involved in project serving and learning
* Unique characteristics of youth involved
* Approximate date(s) and/or time span of project
* Total Cost of Project and Total Pay It Forward Mini-Grant Amount
Requested
* Up to two pages that include the project description and budget:

Project Description: Describe the young people involved in your project, the benefits of the project to your school, neighborhood or the greater community, and the learning goals for youth participants.

Provide sufficient information to enable the Pay It Forward Foundation Selection Committee to have a clear understanding of your project (when applications are written by youth, the age of the authors will be taken into
consideration.) Specifically address the "pay it forward" focus of your project-the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results growing exponentially.

Budget: Provide a budget for your project, including materials, supplies, equipment and/or transportation costs and listing quantity, unit costs and taxes. Show the total budget for your project as well as the specific amount you are requesting from the Pay It Forward Foundation.

The Foundation provides these tips to remember when completing an
application:

* Provide all information requested, including your Federal Tax ID Number
* Explain the project thoroughly
* Include specific details about its educational value
* Attach a clear and concise budget
* Adhere to the Pay It Forward concept; your application will not be
considered if there is not a clear demonstration of how the benefits will multiply exponentially. We receive many projects that simply state a positive impact. We do not denigrate them, but they are not Pay It Forward projects. If you are not familiar with the Pay It Forward concept, please read the book Pay It Forward or read one of the excerpts posted on the Foundation Web site before submitting an application.