SUMMER MINI GRANTS Open the Door to a Brighter Future Connect Chicago Youth to Summer Possibilities The Department of Family and Support Services' (formerly the Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services) Summer Mini Grants program offers non-profit agencies a chance to apply for up to $2,000 in funding to support programs for Chicago-area youth (ages 10-18) to explore vocational, recreational and educational opportunities.  Many Mini Grants also address community needs by supporting programs that engage youth in community improvement or exploration. Award amounts range from $250 to a maximum of $2,000. The Summer Mini Grants Program is open to community-based organizations, churches, schools, and other non-profit agencies.  Click the Mini Grant Applications link on the left navigation pane to apply or call the Mini Grant Hotline at (312) 743-6313. There will be a technical assistance session for the Mini Grant Program on April 28th from 10:00 - Noon at the Martin Luther King Center, 4313 S. Cottage Grove Ave. All are welcome to attend. Applications are due by May 4, 2009, 4:00 PM

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