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The Youth Growth Stock Grant was established in 1992, due to the late Robert Short’s concern for the well-being of the community’s youth. United Way of Cumberland County is the trust administrator. Each year, grants are awarded to local programs, initiatives, schools and scholarships that specifically benefit Cumberland County youth.

Eligibility:
- To be eligible, organizations must be private or public nonprofit organizations
- Must not discriminate, based on race, ethnic origin, age, religion or sex of persons served, personnel practices, or membership on the organization’s governing board
- If your agency received funds last year, you must submit a grant report by Jan. 15, 2025, before applying.

The Grants Committee will evaluate each application according to the following criteria:
- The organization’s record for successful programming and management to date, in accordance with the grant proposal.
- Potential for success. The Committee will evaluate the goals and objectives of the project to decide if the plan of action has realistic expectations for success.
- Potential for positive impact upon service recipients.
- Cost-effectiveness. The Committee will examine the relationship between the expected outcomes of the project and funding requested.
- Future Funding. The ability of the agency or project to attract or develop funds to continue the project after Trust funding has ended.
- Evaluation. The project can be evaluated in measurable terms.