Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund

The Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund was established in 2001 by their son, Peter, and daughter-in-law, Joy Wachs, in memory of Peter's mother and father. The Fund was created for the benefit of young people in Johnson County to provide travel and leadership opportunities that will enhance their knowledge and expand their abilities to become active, visionary leaders of Johnson County communities.

Successful applicants for one-year grants must engage Johnson County middle and/or high school-aged youth in one of the following areas: involvement in community service projects, participation in leadership roles, and travel for leadership development opportunities.

Examples of possible projects include: a mentoring program which pairs middle and high school youth with leaders in the community; opportunities for area youth to attend youth leadership activities; a youth task force whose members will identify community issues and volunteer their time to help solve problems; and forums for community leaders to teach students about leadership and community service opportunities in their neighborhoods.

Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund grant opportunities are only available to organizations that reside within and serve the youth of Johnson County.

Grant Info:

• Grants must benefit middle and/or high school-aged youth
• Grants generally range from $300 to $600
• Grants support is on-going.
• Applications may be submitted year-round.

 Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund RFP (Click here for guidelines)

For further information, please contact Terry Holley (865)524-1223, toll-free at 877-524-1223 or by e-mail at tholley@etf.org.

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