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"I learned that all of my classmates are good people, they just have to find a good way to show it. And that courage isn't just bravery, it is also the power to know and do what's right."
8th Grader, Courage Retreat

Grant Template

HELP YOUR SCHOOL FUND YOUR YOUTH FRONTIERS PROGRAM

"Success is never final and failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts."
Jules Ellinger

SAMPLE PROPOSAL & COVER LETTER

I. Proposal Overview

(Your school name) is seeking (dollar amount) from (organization name) to support our participation in a Youth Frontiers (type; i.e. Courage, Kindness, Respect) Retreat. The Youth Frontiers programs teach students how to incorporate the timeless values of K, C, and R into their daily lives through these dynamic and meaningful retreats.

II. Organization Description  

Youth Frontiers delivers programs that improve school climate and strengthen student character in schools throughout the nation. For twenty years, Youth Frontiers has been helping schools build the character of young people and honor educators by providing powerful and meaningful programs that focus on the timeless values of kindness, courage, and respect.

During the 2006/07 school year, Youth Frontiers held over 590 retreats serving nearly 90,000 students and educators.

III. Program Description

A retreat is more than ordinary day of learning. After twenty years of experience, these retreats have been designed to have the greatest possible impact. The retreat includes a variety of activities that emphasize the value being taught that day.

During large group activities, music and singing add levity and communicate important messages while encouraging student participation. Interactive games are also scattered throughout the day to break down barriers, increase trust, and encourage teamwork.

In addition to large group mixers and presentations, there are several small group activities. Throughout the day, small groups of five to six students and a volunteer leader discuss issues surrounding the retreat topic. Each retreat consists of 20-30 volunteer student leaders from the community who work with an average of six students each. Leaders are juniors and seniors in high school as well as adults from the community. These older students and adults serve as role models to the younger students. Last year more than 5,000 student volunteer leaders enhanced young peoples' experiences at Youth Frontiers retreats.

The retreat closing is often the most powerful event of the day. Each participant is given the opportunity to share thoughts the day, and how they plan to incorporate the value into their daily lives

IV. Explain Purpose or Need

Explain why you feel a Youth Frontiers retreat is an important experience for your students.

• What are some of the issues you wish to address or problems you hope to solve?
• How does this retreat fit into your school's goals and priorities?
• How do you plan to use your Youth Frontiers retreat as a catalyst for change in your school?
• What additional opportunities will you provide for students to continue the retreat work?

V. Define Specific Goals and Objectives

By participating in a Youth Frontiers retreat, (your school's name) will strive to accomplish the following goals:

In this section, clearly define the goals your school hopes to accomplish.

Tip: Use the SMART method of developing your retreat goals:   

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Realistic
• Time Relevant

For example, you might state:

"Northwest Junior High will decrease reports of verbal harassment by 20% during the 2006/07 school year."

VI. Project Budget

This will be a very simple budget including the cost of the retreat and any added expenses, such as food and transportation.

VII. Conclusion

(Your school's name) hopes you will consider our request for (dollar amount) to fund the cost of a Youth Frontiers retreat in our school. We appreciate the support (group or organization's name) has shown to our community.

Tip: You might also mention ways you will recognize the donor's generosity. 

SAMPLE COVER LETTER

Tip: We suggest using your school's letterhead for your cover letter.

Date

Name

Organization

Street

City, State, Zip

Dear ______________,

Please consider the enclosed grant request to (name of group or organization). The grant money will be used to cover the costs of a Youth Frontiers retreat at (name of your school). I have enclosed a short proposal stating the details of our request. We hope you will consider supporting this meaningful, educational experience for our students or educators.

Feel free to call me at (_____) ___________ with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,