Community Foundation of the Ozarks


Youth Empowerment Project

 The mission of the Youth Empowerment Project is to empower youth to positively impact their community. This is accomplished through education, service, grantmaking, and fundraising.

Youth Empowerment Projects in the Ozarks Region

Many communities in the Ozarks area have established Youth Empowerment organizations, and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is committed to assisting these organizations as they develop.  To view more information on regional Youth Empowerment Projects, please select the following link:

Regional YEP

Springfield Youth Empowerment Project 

A primary component of the Springfield Youth Empowerment Project is providing financial support to youth-created and youth-driven service projects in Springfield, Missouri. Youth organizations of all ages are urged to submit project proposals to the Youth Empowerment Project Grants Advisory Board.  To view more information on the Springfield Youth Empowerment Project, please select the following link:

Springfield YEP

For more information, please contact Bridget Dierks at 417-864-6199, ext. 23.