Want to make a difference? We can help you get something started!
Shaw United Way Youth Connections wants to help you turn your ideas into action!
Youth Connections can help you by…
- Helping with the financial costs of your project (up to $1000)
- Working with you to fine-tune your project plan
- Offering suggestions for promoting your event
Youth Connections is a funding program that supports youth-initiated and youth-driven community projects in Winnipeg. If you’re excited about making a difference in your school and community, then you’ve come to the right place!
Youth volunteers can apply for a grant by filling out an application form and sending it in to the Youth Connections Council, the group of young volunteers who are responsible for making all of the grant decisions.
During the 2010-2011 academic year, Shaw United Way Youth Connections Grant applications will be accepted and reviewed based on the following schedule:
| Applications received by: November 1st, 2010 January 27th, 2011 May 11th, 2011 |
Will be reveiwed on: November 7th (1-4 p.m.) February 3rd (4:30-8:30 p.m.) May 14th (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) |
Location: United Way, 580 Main Street United Way, 580 Main Street United Way, 580 Main Street |
Since 2000, the Youth Connections Council has funded more than 170 youth-led projects, granting close to $150,000! For some examples of the kinds of projects we’ve funded in the past, check out these pages:
For more information, check out our most current funding guidelines and our how-to-apply page.
You can also feel free to call the Youth Relations Manager at 924-4265. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
