FEBRUARY, 2021 | ISSUE 320 | Qsaltlake.com
Project Rainbow to give community grants Project Rainbow announced this month the formation of their Community Fund to help finance LGBTQ+ events and projects throughout Utah. Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply for grants ranging from $100 to $7,000 for a specific, defined project or event that is in alignment with Project Rainbow Utah’s mission to “promote LGBTQ+ visibility throughout Utah.” Project Rainbow Utah has supported many Pride Festivals and direct service organizations throughout Utah since 2018, raising funds by staking temporary pride flags in the yards of thousands of homes and businesses across the state. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Utahns helped raise more money through staked flags than ever before. In all, 3,369 flags staked over the course of the year at homes and businesses throughout the state. Donations received from those hosting flags or sponsoring Project Rainbow Utah, in
2021, go to fund grants. The initial period for a grant application began January 8 and runs through Feb. 12. The first grants will be handed out by March 12. Among the guidelines that favor receiving a grant include an ability to impact a large group of people, involve people in the community, a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and the possibility of project expansion in the future. The group seeks to spread the funds geographically, by project type, size, and timing. There are three levels of grants available: Public art/ community activism projects which could receive between $100 and $1,000; medium-sized projects and first-time events which receive up to $3,000; large projects and established events which can receive up to $7,000. Q
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Scholarships to be awarded to humanitarian students Youthlinc is accepting applications for the 2021 Youthlinc Utah Young Humanitarian Award, which recognizes service-minded high school students in Utah with $22,000 in college scholarships. “This year as we have faced challenges like never before, I’m reminded of a quote by Mr. Rogers ‘When I was a young boy and would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,’” Youthlinc Local Service Director Shannon Moss said in a statement. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen our Utah students become ‘helpers’ and perform remarkable acts of kindness in both large and small ways. We
have been amazed at the many ways they have stepped up to help one another.” “We want to celebrate all of the many ways Utah students are working to create change and make this world a little kinder place to be, especially during the events of the last year,” Moss continued. The application deadline is March 21. To apply, visit youthlinc.org and review the requirements on the Young Humanitarian Award webpage. Also, any student committed to attending the University of Utah will receive additional scholarship funds from the University Union Scholarship Fund managed by the A. Ray Olpin University Union Building. Q
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