Overview

Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program offers funding for volunteer sustainability projects designed and carried out by young people in Carmel or Clay Township in Indiana.

What? Grant awards up to $1,000 are available for projects that:
  • Put the ideas and energies of young people to work to help make Carmel / Clay Township a greener, more sustainable community through projects that educate the public and reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, reintroduce native species' habitats, or save energy.
  • Are planned, implemented and measured by young people – in preschool through high school – with adults serving as “guides on the side.”  Additional adult guidance is permitted as needed for our younger volunteers in preschool through elementary school.
  • Have a realistic budget and a solid plan that achieves the most benefit with the fewest dollars.
  • Have specific start and completion dates, with possible exceptions for ongoing projects which have additional sponsorship.
  • Directly benefit the Carmel / Clay Township, Indiana community and not just the organization sponsoring the youth group.
Who? Youth-serving agencies, schools, scout groups, religious organizations, recreation programs, community / neighborhood centers,  and other nonprofit organizations that actively engage young people in solving community problems are welcome to apply. Youth groups and individuals from surrounding areas may apply for funding, however their project must take place in Carmel/Clay Township in Indiana.

How? Carmel Green Teen grants were available via this website from 2009-2018. Beginning the school year 2018-2019. the program details and application will be available through the CICF Hamilton County Community Foundation website. See CICF.org for details that will be available soon. Grant applications and information will be posted by November 2018, and applications will be due in January 2019. Need additional help? Contact laurieb@cicf.org with any questions.

Grants are awarded at least once each year. Visit the new website for details at: www.hamiltoncountycommunityfoundation.org/get-involved/carmel-green-teens/ 

View a summary of all projects funded 2009-2018 by clicking HERE.