Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms is set for another year of the Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference Grant Program.
The initiative aims to empower young changemakers to transform their dreams into impactful projects that contribute to positive change in their communities, according to a news release.
Since its inception in 2010, FirstFruits Farms’ Youth Make A Difference program has awarded more than $770,000 to over 60 deserving nonprofit organizations, the release said. FirstFruits Farms says the program anticipates discovering and supporting outstanding contributions to agricultural philanthropy through this year’s submissions.
Selected organizations are required to address one or more of the following issues: food security, nutrition, agriculture, food politics and education. To be eligible, organizations must have youth aged 6-25 in leadership roles, be nonprofit entities operating within the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia and provide proof of 501(c)3 status or affiliation with school entities in good standing, according to the release.
“The Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference grant program is a testament to our commitment to supporting the passion and innovation of young leaders,” Emily Autrey, marketing manager at FirstFruits Farms, said in the release. “We believe in the power of youth to drive positive change, and this program provides them with the resources to turn their ideas into reality.”
FirstFruits Farms says it is eager to witness the impactful projects that these organizations will embark on in the coming year. As an integral part of the agricultural philanthropy landscape, FirstFruits Farms looks forward to supporting and celebrating the efforts of changemakers who are dedicated to addressing critical issues in their communities, the release said.
Applications for the Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference Grant Program are open until Feb. 9. Organizations can learn more and apply at opalapples.com/youth-make-a-difference.
