The TeenWorks Program TM
1110 American Parkway NE
Allentown, PA 18109
610.807.5715 or 610.758.8010
Fax: 610.867.7255
Teenworks@unitedwayglv.org
Sponsored by Lehigh Valley Labor Unions
Dear TeenWorks Program™ Applicant,
Enclosed please find the TeenWorks Program™ grant application. Please read
both this letter and the application thoroughly to ensure proper completion
of the grant application. The application must be filled out in its entirety
or the form will be returned and you must re-submit. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to seek a diverse method of funding for their project. TeenWorks
should NOT be the only organization funding the projects. Our grants are
limited to a maximum of $1,000.
The type of teen group includes the following:

Schools (i.e. Middle, Charter and High Schools)

Faith Community (i.e. Church, Synagogue, CYO)

Organizations (i.e. Boys & Girls Clubs, Youth Groups, Scouts)
The Fiscal agent is a key part of this application. The TeenWorks Program™
will
only
release
funds
to
an
organization
that
is
a not-for-profit
corporation. The Fiscal agent will act as a liaison between you and the
TeenWorks Program™. You should contact your fiscal agent to let them know
that you are applying for this funding. For a list of funding agencies and
potential projects, please visit the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley’s
Web site at www.volunteerlv.org. The Volunteer Center collaborates with more
than
50
area
corporations
and
450
Lehigh
Valley
agencies
to
create
educational and human service partnerships to enhance and enrich the Lehigh
Valley community. Their Web site will offer key examples of the types of
projects TeenWorksTM is looking to fund.
Criteria for this project include:

Must be done in Lehigh or Northampton Counties.

Must be a service project to benefit the community.
o
First consideration will be given to a project being completed in
a low-income area.

Must be planned, presented and implemented by teens.

Because TeenWorksTM is a collaborative program with organized labor, the
project should include union-made products when available and at least
American
made.
A
list
of
these
products
can
be
found
at
www.unionlabel.org or you can use Google to find union affiliations.

Must be presented to the TeenWorks™ Board of Directors.
Presentations will be evaluated on the following:

Planning processes and overall presentation

How well the project addresses a need, concern or interest in the
community

Ability to work with other groups, if necessary
You will receive a telephone call or an e-mail to notify you of your time
for the presentation. The presentation should run between 5–15 minutes, plus
any
additional
questions
from
the
Board.
The
presentation
must
show
collaboration between the teens and the adult leader and the teens need to
plan on doing the actual presentation. Presenters should bring all of their
necessary visual aids, materials or copies of handouts. We would like to
keep one hand out for our records and the rest may be taken with you in
order to save on your expenses. Applications are due in the office by the
first day of every month. It is recommended that the application be turned
in
early
guarantee
as
a
receipt
of
presentation
application
time
slot.
by
the
end
TeenWorks™
of
does
the
NOT
month
does
not
reimburse
for
projects already completed or pay for food. Extensions cannot be granted,
but we will hold your application to the next monthly Board review. We look
forward to working with you on your project!
We also host a picnic for all
of our presenters in August and you are encouraged to attend and show the
progress of your projects.
Very truly yours,
Gregg J. Potter
TeenWorks Program™ Application
Please complete application in blue or black ink.
Date of application:
__________________________________________________________
Name of teen group:
__________________________________________________________
Type of teen group: School _____
Youth Group _____
Faith Community _____
How many teens are involved with this project?
____________________________________
Authorized nonprofit that will receive money:
_____________________________________
Nonprofit 501C3 number:
________________________________________________
Nonprofit address:
______________________________________________________
Nonprofit e-mail:
_______________________________________________________
Nonprofit phone number:
________________________________________________
Adult leader name:
____________________________________________________________
Phone Number
Home:
__________________________________________________________
Cell:
____________________________________________________________
Can TeenWorksTM call or text adult leader if needed?
____________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________
E-mail:
________________________________________________________________
Preferred method of contact:
______________________________________________
Note: The adult leader is responsible for reviewing this application to
make sure it is fully completed and that the teen is prepared to
present the correct information.
Teen leader name:
_____________________________________________________________
Phone Number
Home:
__________________________________________________________
Cell:
____________________________________________________________
Can TeenWorksTM call or text you if needed?
____________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________
E-mail:
________________________________________________________________
Preferred method of contact:
______________________________________________
How much money are you requesting from TeenWorks™?
___________________________
What other community groups are you partnering with?
_____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_______
What other groups have you requested funding from?
_______________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_______
Are you able to send digital pictures of your project to TeenWorks?
____________________
Do you need AV equipment for your presentation? Explain.
___________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_______
Project Goal (describe your project in detail):
_______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_______
______________________________________________________________________
_______
______________________________________________________________________
_______
______________________________________________________________________
_______
Project location:
______________________________________________________________
Who will benefit most from this project and why?
___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_______
______________________________________________________________________
_______
Approximate time frame for project completion
From:
__________________________________________________________________
To:
____________________________________________________________________
Attached to this application is a budget worksheet. You should use
this form to prepare your proposal. It is crucial that you fill in
every column completely; the budget sheet is a key component in the
Board’s approval of a project. If you have your own budget form, make
sure that it includes all of the criteria, including the union-made
and American-made columns we requested on the TeenWorksTM worksheet. On
your budget sheet, you must indicate whether the products you are
using are American-made or union-made. This criterion is very
important to the Board and helps make their decision. Projects that do
not contain at least American-made products will not be funded.
If you have any questions, please contact the TeenWorks ProgramTM at
610.807.5715. This form should be completed and returned with any
additional information to:
The TeenWorks Program™
1110 American Parkway NE
Allentown, PA 18109
Applications must be received in this office by the first day of every
month. Teens should be prepared to give their presentations the second
Tuesday of that month.
Note: Remember that the TeenWorks Program™ is a collaborative effort between
organized labor and the United Way. Please make every attempt to purchase
union-made products. If buying union-made products is not possible, then at
least purchase American-made products, but be prepared to answer questions
from the Board on your research for union-made products. Information on
union-made products can be found at www.unionlabel.org under the “Do buy”
section.
Teen Works Program Official Budget Layout
Go to www.unionlabel.org for union-made products!
Go to www.americansworking.com for American-made products!
Quanti
ty
Description
Price
Each
Total
Cost
Unionmade
Yes/No
Americanmade
Yes/No
Total budgeted cost
for this project
$
Teen Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date:
__________
Adult Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: _________