Free for All Foundation - OM for/pour Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball

Free for All Foundation - OM for/pour Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$396,700
Duration48 months
Year2017-2018
Location served
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Halton Peel
Population servedBlack/Afro-diasporic/Afro-Caribbean and/or Afro-Latinx youth
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $396,700 grant over 48 months to offer a year-round Youth Development Program focused on mentorship, basketball, and educational programming for Black youth in Peel. Youth participants will have access to caring staff and feel a sense of belonging in the community where they can access support, friendship and share experiences with peers. Youth staff will strengthen their leadership skills and capacity to be role models and allies to young people.
Grant resultYouth have at least one consistent, caring person in their lives
Grant statusClosed