Youth In Action
Grant awarded annually in May.Shark Tank Grant for Nonprofits
Youth In Action (YIA) announces a grant for nonprofit organizations within the Estes Park community. The purpose of the grant is to give local nonprofits the opportunity to pursue small projects to further their own mission and the community as a whole, while directly impacting Estes Park youth of all ages. |
Ways to Engage
-Invite Youth to join your board -Bounce your ideas of area youth -Volunteer Projects -Apply for Shark Tank grant -Support YIA fundraising efforts Youth in Action started as a library program by Laurie Dale Marshall, Executive Director at EPNRC. It grew to become a program offered at the High School. It is now a class that kids can participate in and earn credit for. |
Image of 2019 Winner, Estes Park Cycling Coalition, with funds going towards a Fix-It Stand for the Bike Park.
Congratulations to other 2019 winners: Estes Park Learning Place to promote a promotional video, Healing Waters Foundation to encourage youth use of their pool, and League of Women Voters for their Junior Election program.
Congratulations to other 2019 winners: Estes Park Learning Place to promote a promotional video, Healing Waters Foundation to encourage youth use of their pool, and League of Women Voters for their Junior Election program.
Application Requirements
How it Works
Finalists will be invited to pitch their projects in a Shark Tank style event. These youth “Sharks” will use the in-person presentations to answer final questions and make their decisions on awarding $2000 to one or more local projects.
Shark Tank is open to the public and takes place at the Estes Park High School. Shark Tank awards are made at the local scholarship ceremony for graduating high school students. It is an amazing night of generosity; the students are thrilled to be able to support the programs that have benefited youth in the community.
- Applicants must be a 501c3 nonprofit entity in good standing.
- Requests will be accepted for up to $2000. Award may be split among deserving organizations.
- Projects must benefit youth of any/all ages in the Estes Park community and be implemented within one year.
How it Works
Finalists will be invited to pitch their projects in a Shark Tank style event. These youth “Sharks” will use the in-person presentations to answer final questions and make their decisions on awarding $2000 to one or more local projects.
Shark Tank is open to the public and takes place at the Estes Park High School. Shark Tank awards are made at the local scholarship ceremony for graduating high school students. It is an amazing night of generosity; the students are thrilled to be able to support the programs that have benefited youth in the community.
Report from 2021
In 2021, YIA awarded $2000 to Estes Park Cycling Coalition and Ms. K's Farm.
Report from 2018
In 2018, YIA awarded monies to the League of Women Voters programming that connects youth to local and state level elected officials, Estes Park Cycling Coalition for elements in the new bike park, EVICS to fund a parent education program, and Mission: New Earth’s youth photography program.
In 2021, YIA awarded $2000 to Estes Park Cycling Coalition and Ms. K's Farm.
Report from 2018
In 2018, YIA awarded monies to the League of Women Voters programming that connects youth to local and state level elected officials, Estes Park Cycling Coalition for elements in the new bike park, EVICS to fund a parent education program, and Mission: New Earth’s youth photography program.