Teens Changing Gaston County (TCGC)
TCGC is a student run philanthropy program that meets once per month during the school year to learn about the grant making process, network with nonprofit professionals and socialize with other teens from around the County. After learning the process of grants and their impact, the Teen Board is able to judge applications from fellow peers regarding service projects. The teens award a total of $5,000 to various projects in the County. As a follow up to awarding the grants, teens will volunteer with the projects awarded to experience their philanthropy on a personal level. A 12-year partnership between the Community Foundation and the Gaston YMCA has established the teen board, consisting of 9th-12th grade students in Gaston County.
The 2018-2019 TCGC Grant Cycle is OPEN! The Teens Changing Gaston County grant is an opportunity for youth across Gaston County to receive up to $1,000 for a youth-led service project. The grant applications are evaluated by the Teens Changing Gaston County Board, which is comprised of teens from around the county.
Click Here to Apply
The 2017-2018 Teens Changing Gaston County Board awarded grants to 6 youth-led service projects in Gaston County totaling over $5,000. Click here for the full list: View Grants
What Does TCGC do?
2018-2019 Meeting Dates:
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 22
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
Interested in being a part of TCGC?
The application period for the 2018-2019 school is now closed. Applications will be available again in May 2019. Check back here then to apply!
Questions, Comments or Ideas?
Erin Wiggins at ewiggins@cfgaston.org or (704) 864-0927
Des'Tri Martin at dmartin@gastonymca.org or (704) 822-9622