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Yount Mini Grants


The Yount Mini Grant opportunity is one of the services offered by the Yount Program. The applicant may not utilize both a mini grant and a Yount loan at the same time. They have two different purposes.
Within authorized groups, worthy LDS Church members ages 18-40 may apply for a mini grant of up to $500 dollars for one of the following purposes.
Schooling that will prepare the person for successful entry into college
Schooling that will prepare the person for formal technical training
Short-term job upgrade training leading to a higher wage
Tools for a formal apprenticeship or on-the-job training (when no tuition is requested)
Examples:

  • Prepare for a GED or state high school equivalency examination
  • Improving basic skills (Language, Reading, Math, Science, etc.)
  • Paying for lineman tools as part of  a power line technician apprenticeship

Examples of service providers:

  • Special schools that target a person’s area of need
  • State-sponsored or federally-sponsored schools that offer the needed training
  • Online courses that match the applicant’s educational preparation needs

Grant money is paid directly to authorized service providers. There may be multiple providers. Grant recipients will be reimbursed for required books and supplies (as part of the grant amount requested). Reimbursement will be made based upon receipts forwarded to Yount Headquarters.
Eligibility requirements:

  • Be eligible by location or population where the Yount Program is offered
  • Fit the grant purposes as outlined above
  • Have a desire to contribute in the future so that others will have a mini grant opportunity
  • Have been briefed on the Yount Program (attend a briefing fireside if available) and have taken the first part of the Career Workshop from an LDS ERS Center or Yount trainer.
  • Be a worthy member of the LDS Church and in need of this help to further your education. Worthiness and need are determined by the bishop with one exception. A missionary service obligation exists for men 19 to 25 unless there are extenuating circumstances such as marriage or handicapping conditions that prevent missionary service.
  • While it is not required, it is recommended that you either attend the Yount Seminar or go through the relevant materials on your own (available on website).


 

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Application Process:

  1. Print work copies of the application from the link below.
  2. Review the final version with your bishop (revise as necessary).
  3. Leave a copy of the final version with the bishop for signature and submission to Yount Headquarters by fax or mail. Keep a copy for your records.
  4. Return to the www.yountprogram.org website and fill out the electronic version and click the submit button. The electronic copy is what builds your personal file. It is matched with the paper copy sent in by the Bishop.

Grant applicants are encouraged to attend the Yount Seminar as part of their preparation for further schooling.

Work Copy of Yount Mini Grant Application (final copy to be sent in by bishop)

Electronic submission of final copy of application (electronic copy to build your file)