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Apply for Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants

Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants is a Points of Light grant providing between $5,000 and $50,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants from Points of Light, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Points of Light before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants?
Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants is offered by Points of Light and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants provide?
Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants provides between $5K and $50K per award from Points of Light. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants deadline?
Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Points of Light, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants?
To apply for Points of Light Foundation — Volunteer & Youth Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Points of Light.

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