Youth Organization Connection

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Supporting Lodges And Communities

A microgrant program for Lodges to request funding on behalf of organizations helping youth in their community.

About Youth Organization Connection

  • Lodge can partner with IMCAP to apply for grants requiring a 501 (c)3  status that supports the IMCAP Mission

  • Lodge can identify youth organizations to build partnerships with to request funding assistance

  • Lodge(s) sponsor youth enrichment opportunities related to needs with the expertise of a local youth organization.

Requirements:

  • Only Illinois Lodges can request Youth Organization Connection funding.

  • Each Lodge is capped at $5000 per fiscal year for YOC grants

  • Youth organization’s mission must align with IMCAP’s Mission.

Lodge’s Role:

Lodge leadership will:

  • Take the lead with drafting proposal with help of the youth organization.

How to apply:

Illinois Lodge must complete an application on behalf of the youth organization of their choice.

  • Lodge Leadership may call IMCAP Director to share potential opportunities.

  • Download and complete the Word or online fillable version of the proposal below.

  • Work with the youth organization to fully complete all parts of the proposal.

  • Sign and attach any supporting documentation (donation checks from Lodge to the organization, letters from the organization, etc).

  • Send the completed application to IMCAP, 2866 Via Verde, Springfield, IL 62703; email IMCAP@ilmason.org; or fax 217-529-0242.

INstructions for Completing fillable pdf form:

Before completing the document, save the form (PDF format) to a location on your computer or phone (for example: Desktop or Documents) You must save the file to your computer or phone first and then fill it out. Do not complete the form in your web browser or your data will NOT be saved.

  • Click on YOUTH ORGANIZATION CONNECTION - Online Fillable button below. This will open the form in your web browser.

  • Right click on form, select “Save As”.

  • Save the form to a location on your computer or phone.

  • Open the saved form.

  • After you have filled out the form, save this completed form to your computer or phone.

  • Send the COMPLETED form to imcap@ilmason.org.

What to expect:

  • IMCAP will review the Youth Organization Connection proposal.

  • If more information is needed, the Director will inform the Lodge Leadership.

  • The proposal will be presented to the Board of Managers (BOM) during the monthly meeting.

  • The BOM will review the proposal and determine if funding will be provided to youth organization.

  • Preference will be giving to proposals that show the Lodge has donated money or volunteered for the organization requesting financial assistance for.

  • A letter documenting the Board of Managers’ decision regarding approval will be sent to Lodge Leadership.

  • A Youth Organization Certificate will be sent to Lodge Leadership within 30 days of approval.

  • IMCAP will send their check directly to the youth organization on behalf of the requesting Lodge.