National Council of YMCAs of the USA

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

When Y-USA issues grants to a local YMCA, there are two methods through which it monitors the use of grant funds. First, for certain grants, Y-USA program staff regularly communicate with the local YMCA grantee as it conducts the work funded. Second, Y-USA typically requires a report on use of funding from the local YMCA grantee. This report is requested and stored through our data management systems. Reports request information about how the YMCA used the grant funds, including activities conducted, progress toward objectives and outcomes. In some cases, Y-USA requires a detailed accounting of how the YMCA allocated the grant funds and whether any of these funds remain. Additionally, applicant's YMCA must be in compliance with Article II, Section 2 of the National Council of YMCAs Constitution (Qualification for Membership). Y-USA and its Talent Management department have available a variety of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. A selection committee comprised of Y-USA and Y Movement staff review scholarship applications and make award decisions. Award amounts are dependent on available funding each year; there is no guaranteed or set amount for each award each year. Funding is available on an annual basis. Applicants may apply each year until completion of their degree and may apply for any scholarship for which they are eligible. Applications are submitted online via the Y-USA Scholarship Application. Applicant's YMCA must be in complianc