The Carolyn Foundation aims to enhance the lives of children/families, communities, and the environment through generations of Carolyn McKnight Christian's family's involvement. Their mission focuses on supporting programs that drive positive change now and in the future. They prioritize compassion, concern for community, making a difference through addressing root causes for long-term systemic change, inclusion across diverse groups, and civility in discourse, reflecting respect even amid opposing views.
The grant program by the Carolyn Foundation focuses on youth development for underrepresented youth aged 13-18, grades 7-12, in New Haven, CT. It aims to support a core group of high-quality, role-model youth development organizations and BIPOC-led organizations that offer unique programs and have strong connections with BIPOC youth. The grant program evaluates proposals based on criteria such as engagement in youth and leadership development, "high dosage" programs, long-lasting impact, meaningful youth-adult relationships, skill development, and reflection of student demographics in leadership and staff. BIPOC-led youth development organizations are prioritized if they are led by BIPOC individuals in senior management or board majority, serve a significant percentage of BIPOC youth, have annual budgets of around $1 million or less, and operate within New Haven, CT.
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