LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Purposes opened Monday for the Metropolis of Las Vegas’ Youth Neighborhood Affiliation Partnership Program (YNAPP), which gives grants as much as $2,000 for native youth to create and implement neighborhood-based service-learning initiatives.
YNAPP requires Las Vegas youth to match town’s grant with money, volunteer time, or in-kind providers and items donated to the venture. All initiatives are required to happen inside metropolis limits. The objective is for YNAPP youth to amass expertise in management and teamwork whereas contributing to their communities.
Las Vegas youth ages 8-18 are eligible to use for the funding.
Pattern initiatives embrace, however should not restricted to, growing care packages, youth artwork/mural initiatives, studying initiatives, providers for the homeless, constructing Little Free Libraries, and group cleanups.
Candidates, particularly first-time candidates, are urged to attend considered one of two applicant workshops, both in particular person or just about. The in-person applicant workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 4:30 p.m. at Las Vegas Metropolis Corridor. To register, click on right here.
The digital applicant workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 4:30 p.m. To register, click on right here. If you’re not in a position to make this 12 months’s workshop, you may electronic mail [email protected] for a hyperlink to view the recording.
All candidates will probably be reviewed by the YNAPP board, which is comprised of members appointed by the Las Vegas Metropolis Council. Candidates will make a five-minute presentation to the YNAPP board in December, and funding suggestions will probably be offered to town council for last approval in February 2026.
Grant recipients will probably be required to signal a contract with the Metropolis of Las Vegas, outlining the group’s venture dedication.
The 2025-2026 software interval is open Aug. 18 by way of Oct. 30. Purposes are made by way of Zoomgrants.com. Particulars can be found on-line right here and right here.
For extra info or particular person help, name Tara Manor at 702-229-5424 or electronic mail [email protected].
