Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF)

YOF grants are given only to Key Clubs. Grants are not given to divisions or districts.
  • Grant amounts between US$250 to US$2,000 may be requested.
  • There are two opportunities per year to apply for a grant from the Youth Opportunities Fund.
  • The applications for the first cycle must be received by October 15 at 8:59 p.m. PT/11:59 p.m. ET.
  • The applications for the second cycle must be received by March 1 at 8:59 p.m. PT/11:59 p.m. ET.
  • A club cannot receive more than one grant per Key Club year.
  • Applications are reviewed by a Key Club International Board committee.
  • Grant applicants are emailed about outcomes and a list of grant recipients is posted online four weeks following the application deadline (I.e., November and April).
  • The previous year’s dues must be paid before YOF grant checks can be issued.
  • A YOF Final Grant Report is due at the end of the grant cycle to qualify a club for future funding.
The project must meet the following requirements to qualify for a grant:
  1. Have Key Club member engagement
  2. Fill a need within your community. Determine that need by completing a community needs assessment.
  3. Support activities within at least one Kiwanis Children’s Fund cause area: health, education or youth leadership development.
  4. Spend the grant money within 12 months of when the grant is awarded.
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