What: Harmony, a youth philanthropy board connected with the Jacksonville Youth Council, gives grants to youth-led projects from about $3,000.
Where it stands: Applicants and new board members were invited at the October 7 Youth Council meeting. The last chance to join the board is November 19.
Next: Applications open January 11, are due February 18, grant interviews are February 25, recipients are notified March 3, and a celebration and awards ceremony is March 18.
Details
Open to grades 9 through 12 for the board. Grant projects must be youth-led and benefit a whole school or the wider community; school groups, church youth groups and community youth organizations may apply, and the youth interview the applicants themselves.
Past projects include 200 care packages for homeless veterans, a free hygiene supply area at a high school, and a careers-focused teen empowerment day run by a local organization that drew 60 to 70 students.
The board meets at the Jacksonville train station.