What is the difference between the YAR grants that the Initiative Foundation makes, and the YAR grants that local YAR boards make?
The Initiative Foundation makes grants to create local YAR boards. A portion of our grant award is used to pay for a local YAR coordinator. The remaining funds (typically 75% of the grant) are used by the local YAR board to make “mini” grants to help offset the cost of carrying out local community service projects. These “mini” grants, or “project” grants typically range from $100-$750.