The Spark Grant

The Spark Grant

The Spark Grant is a maximum $250 project grant available to individuals under 21 in Sullivan County, New York with the goal of supporting bright ideas that would foster a greater sense of community in the area. Projects can support any element of the community in any way, as long as they are youth-led. Selected projects will receive funding up front to cover project costs. To be eligible for a Spark Grant, all projects must have a complete grant application by the application deadline and an adult mentor who the project leader will occasionally meet with to give progress updates and seek advice. Following the completion of a project, the project leader must submit a summary to the Grace Johansen Foundation of how the project went, and should include photos of the completed project.

The Spark Grant application is currently closed. It will re-open in September, 2026.

Caption: Homestead Collaborative College High School 2025 Spark Grant recipients built an outdoor sink connected to a rain barrel and gutter system to rinse vegetables grown on site. They used an additional Spark Grant to design and construct chairs for an outdoor learning space.

If you have any questions about the Spark Grant, please email: gracejohansenfoundation@gmail.com