Q: What are the grantmaking objectives of the Stewardship Council?
A: Our grantmaking objectives are:
- Increase the participation of underserved youth in successful outdoor urban and wilderness programs.
- Improve the cultural relevance of outdoor and park programs to better serve and reflect the diverse youth of California.
- Make the outdoors a more integral part of youth's lives to improve their general health and well-being.
- Improve the infrastructure of community parks and urban open spaces to make them more accessible and welcoming.
- Support coordinated approaches to helping youth get outdoors and to increase their well-being through partnerships among diverse sectors involved in youth development (e.g., health, environmental justice, mental health, education, and juvenile justice).
Q: Does the Stewardship Council have a Youth Investment Program Strategy?
A: In 2011, the Stewardship Council will continue to implement a targeted grantmaking program to reduce physical, financial, and social barriers to enable youth participation in outdoor experiences. To achieve its stated goal and objectives, the Stewardship Council will direct grants to support:
- Emerging, grassroots efforts aimed at reducing barriers for youth engagement in outdoor activities in communities with significant needs (Catalyst Fund)
- Day-to-day operations of promising programs and high-impact organizations (Impact Fund);
- Collaborative ventures that advance the field of outdoor education, health and well being, and cultural relevance through thought leadership and innovative partnerships (Collaboration Fund); and
- Substantial improvements in the infrastructure of community parks and urban open spaces that are planned and executed by established organizations that have demonstrated capacity (Infrastructure Fund);
Q: What if we were awarded a grant?
A: Yes, your organization may apply for a new round of 2011 funding, as long as you have successfully finished your grant obligations. The Stewardship Council will not favor proposals from current or past grantees if they will not have completed their grant obligations prior to the 2011 award date.
Q: What is the best way to contact you?
A: If you have questions please contact us at (866) 791-5150 or (650) 344-9072.
