Many of us have been fortunate enough to be blessed with an exciting life and immense support, the rewards include an accumulation of experience and happiness.The expression “been there, done that” takes on a whole new meaning when I see what my life has given me till now and will continue to bless me with.
I wish to see every child, to be eligible to shape their lives and seek a happy living. We have immense potential which remains untapped in budding entrepreneurs.One of the pressing concerns frequently expressed is inadequate funding to implement their idea. This effort is a modest beginning, to be able to possibly help address this concern. Outstanding young leaders working on innovative ideas are invited to apply to turn their ideas into a reality...
What is Youth Grant Partnership Program about ?
Grant Partnership Program is a successful model established in 2008. Our Philosophy is in line with Venture Capital Investments.We derive our principles of lending from the concept of micro-finance and from Limited Liability Partnership in regard to shaping our partnership, and offer monetary support (subject to periodic performance review) for 3 years (in phases). We wish to be the support function for various small scale start-ups emerging into fully grown establishments
We strongly believe in protection of intellectual property. All the applicants are encouraged to patent their idea. We have applied for patent for our model of operation, which is due.
Why Youth ?
-Kofi Annan
Youth – officially defined by the UN as people aged 15-24 – makes up one sixth of the world Population and nearly 54% of population of India
The problems facing youth, challenge not only today’s societies, but future generations as well. It is essential to consider the opinion of the youth in seeking to address these challenges. Young people in all countries are both a major human resource for development and key agents for social change, economic development and technological innovation. By enabling participation of young people, I am sure we can benefit from their energy, idealism, unique perspectives and innovative and creative ideas.
Indirectly, billions of dollars (and rupees) of current investments are going into crystallizing policies, programs, institutions, and social realities that dramatically affect young people today (some highly positive, some not so positive). In most nations, youth have little knowledge, and even less say, on how these investments affect their lives daily. Young people are the experts on the issues that affect them and as such, are integral to achieving effective and enduring solutions. By empowering young people who will be the future policy makers with the needed skills and understanding of social change and other leadership ability, they will be more prepared to participate fully in society and decision making processes, they become engaged as partners in shaping the world they will inherit and pass onto future generations.
Youth participation has the benefit of empowering an often marginalized sector of society as well as leading to more appropriate and effective solutions to problems facing young people who frame one sixth of the entire population of the world.
It will also ensure a better establishment of guideposts for economically grounding their lives and the social institutions that sustain them, and to facilitate access to leading thinkers and practitioners who are engaged in areas related to community and economic development which the program promises. This will lead to more informed choices by youth who are the future policy makers and hence will create a positive impact on the world through themselves, their peers and social circles.
Requirements
In order to be considered for a grant partnership you have to be 24 years old or younger (and at least 18 years old). Furthermore, applicants must have completed at least a first degree.
Apply
Please email us with your expression of interest, with a brief writeup about yourself, details about your idea and Cost Estimation for your idea at apply@simplyjith.com
Ideas
Ideas that address a documented need in their community; have specific, measurable, and time-bound objectives; include a focus on gender equality; have verifiable indicators in place for monitoring and evaluation; take an evidence-based approach; and are sustainable after the grant partnership period ends are preferred.
Priority
Priority is given to applicants who reside in under developed countries where funding is not easily accessible; and are committed to sharing their skills with their peers, followed by applicants from developing countries.
Timeline
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. So, if you have an idea then you may apply throughout the year. Final decisions will be made after a careful evaluation of your application, followed by an interview. This process might take 2-3 Weeks.
Due to the high number of applicants and interested parties, we will not be able to respond to all individual inquiries. Please don’t contact us after submitting your application, we will contact you!
Contact Us
Please e-mail any questions about the Youth Grants Partnership Program to grants@simplyjith.com . Please allow us a week to respond to your query.
Partnership Opportunity
Are you interested and is your passion in line with our goal ? If you wish to partner with us in our efforts please drop in an email at partner@simplyjith.com
