21st Century Success Grant Programs

21st Century Scholar event at Mishawaka High

Which grant program is the best fit for my proposal? The Community Foundation’s 21^st Century Success Small-Scale Grant program works best to test ideas that might, if successful, eventually become part of a larger, ongoing effort. For example, a one-time event or outreach effort designed to boost enrollment in the 21^st Century Scholars program would be a good fit with the Small-Scale Grant program. Larger, more sustained efforts to support existing 21^st Century Scholars that might involve additional staffing, systemic changes, ongoing partnerships with other organizations, or longer horizons would better fit the Large-Scale program.

SMALL-SCALE GRANT OPPORTUNITY (UP TO $2,500 PER GRANT)

OVERVIEW

This opportunity will support efforts completed by June 30, 2024, to maximize:

• Enrollment of eligible 7th/8th graders in the 21st Century Scholars program
• The number of enrolled high school students who complete the requirements of the Scholar Success Program
• The number of high school students who maintain a 2.5 GPA
• The number of high school students who take dual credit courses, AP/IB courses, or ACP courses
• The number of locally enrolled college students who retain the scholarship and/or expanded enrichment activities contributing to student success or career exploration and preparation

ELIGIBILITY

St. Joseph County middle schools, high schools, and other 501(c)3 or tax-exempt organizations serving St. Joseph County youth. For full details regarding eligibility, please review the Small-Scale Success Grant Guidelines.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Rolling deadline: August–June 1, 2024. Online application submission required.

GRANT PROCESS INFORMATION LINKS

• Review Small-Scale Success Grant Guidelines carefully before applying.
• Application materials must be submitted via the online application system any time before June 1 with all activities completed by June 30, 2024.
• Refer to the Success Grant Budget Template for help with budget preparation.
• Please contact the Foundation’s Senior Program Officer, Education with any questions.

LARGE-SCALE GRANT OPPORTUNITY (UP TO $50,000 PER GRANT)

OVERVIEW

This opportunity will support efforts to maximize:

• Enrollment of eligible 7th/8th graders in the 21st Century Scholars program
• The number of enrolled high school students who complete the requirements of the Scholar Success Program
• The number of high school students who maintain a 2.5 GPA
• The number of high school students who take dual credit courses, AP/IB courses, or ACP courses
• Successful college completion while retaining 21st Century Scholarship and/or expanded enrichment activities contributing to student success or career exploration and preparation

ELIGIBILITY

St. Joseph County middle schools, high schools, and other 501(c)3 or tax-exempt organizations serving St. Joseph County youth. For full details regarding eligibility, please review the Large-Scale Success Grant Guidelines.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Rolling Application Deadline: May–January 1, 2024. Online application submission required.

GRANT PROCESS INFORMATION LINKS

• Review Large-Scale Success Grant Guidelines carefully before applying.
• Application materials must be submitted via the online application system any time before January 1, 2024.  Foundation staff will contact applicants within 2 weeks of submission to setup a consultation.
• Refer to the Success Grant Budget Template for help with budget preparation.
• Please contact the Foundation’s Senior Program Officer, Education with any questions.
• Download the Grant Recognition Guidelines.