YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Fund Grants
Eligibility
Nevada schools, nonprofits, and community organizations providing youth service and learning programs.
Program Goals
Nevada's YES Fund supports youth civic engagement and service learning programs. Schools that integrate community service with STEM learning are a good fit.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through the Nevada Commission on National and Community Service. Monitor serve.nv.gov for current cycle.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. Monitor serve.nv.gov for current deadline and guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Small community grants. Amounts vary by program.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Nevada schools and nonprofits with youth service and learning programs.
How much does YES Fund provide?
Small grants. Amounts vary by cycle.
Can funds be used for STEM tools?
Yes. STEM tools that support youth service programs are eligible.
How do NV schools apply?
Monitor serve.nv.gov for current cycle.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documents and letters of support for Nevada schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nevada standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
Download the Forward Education Grant Guide
Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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