YEP STL! (Youth Engaged in Philanthropy) provides grants for programs or projects serving children or youth in the areas of Basic Needs, Education, and Mental Health.

YEP is a group of teenagers in the St. Louis area, with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. YouthBridge Community Foundation is passionate about helping St. Louis children and youth. They do this by reviewing applications for grant money and evaluating where they think the money will be best spent.

Funding Areas

YEP will provide grants for programs or projects serving children or youth in the following areas:

Basic Needs

• Food, sanitary supplies and clothing
• Eviction or housing instability

Education

• Bridging technology gap
• High quality tutoring, virtual or in person

Mental Health

• Counseling
• Organizations working with victims of child abuse

Funding Information

They have $10,000 to divide between multiple organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must provide programs for children or youth in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County or St. Clair County
• Applicant must an IRC Section 501c3 organization
• They encourage organizations that do not restrict who they serve based on immigration status

For more information, visit YouthBridge Community Foundation.