2022 Summer Youth mini-grants for Curry, Del Norte and Humboldt counties available

Groups and organizations planning summer youth programs, camps and activities in Curry, Del Norte and Humboldt counties are encouraged to apply for mini grants offered by Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, May 2. Find the application at bit.ly/youthminigrants.

The mini grants are available to programs scheduled between June 1 and Sept. 1. The average grant award will be $500. The summer youth program grants are normally made for expenses such as sports and recreational equipment, arts and craft supplies, field trips and scholarships for low-income participants. Past years’ grant dollars created summer camp opportunities for local youth; provided food to children in need; and sponsored language and cultural education and activities, youth outdoor stewardship activities, summer reading programs, music and theater programs, and various community art projects.

Regarding COVID-19: Programs must meet the guidelines and restrictions provided by the California or Oregon Department of Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

For more information contact [email protected] or call 707-442-2993.