Cubs' Den Micro-grant Application

Thank you for making Squamish a better place for youth!

Important- before you start the application, does your idea meet the following criteria?

You are between the ages of 14 and 24
You have a sponsor- an adult over 21 (not family) to be your mentor (teacher, coach, family friend)
You have a name and a plan to spread the word
You can show it will have a positive impact for youth 14-24 years old
Your idea/project/initiative is NEW not something currently happening
You have a budget breakdown and a timeline to accomplish it
Your idea/initiative/event will happen before October 2025
You know when and where it will take place

The next two sections contain:

Applicant details
Event/Idea/Project/Initiative details

Other (describe):

Please fill out each question so we have the most information possible about your idea.

Your name (first and last)

Best email we can reach you at if we have questions or to let you know if you are a finalist

Cell phone - optional

Teams must have at least two people. Please name anyone else on your team (first and last names, emails and age)

Who is your adult sponsor/mentor? (first and last name, reminder they must be over 21 and not a family member - you will be asked to include info about them.

How can we reach your adult sponsor/mentor? (They will be accountable with you to make sure budget is reconciled and project is on track) - phone or email

This section gives us more details about your big idea!

What would you call your Event/Project/Initiative/Idea?

Do you have a poster, or graphics or "look" you want to share with us to visually describe the idea/event/project (example poster or invitation).

HOW do you think your idea/initiative/event will impact youth in Squamish? Be as specific as possible. Is this going to be a short term or long term impact? Bonus points if you can tell us how you might MEASURE the impact- share your vision!

Break it down for us- whatever amount you are requesting, list what you will spend $ on- supplies, advertising, services, rentals, food, prizes- break it down as much as you can for us, or create a budget file and attach it

Budget file upload

What is your PURPOSE/GOAL for this event- what is driving your passion for this big idea?

Show us a major milestone breakdown of actions needed to execute your idea/initiative/event, showing a completion date before October 2025

*Explain/break down in text box, or write N/A and attach a file below, i.e. a spreadsheet or document, video file or PDF

Example:

June 2025- design logo and invitation, buy supplies
July 2025- spread the word, social media strategy
July 2025- create staffing plan and volunteer plan
July 2025- launch eventbrite
August 2025- Event day

Milestones

Add your timeline if you did not fill put in text field above.

When do you want to hold your event? Projected date: (latest October 31, 2025)

Where do you want to hold your event?

Do you have any questions for youth council about this application? Write your questions below and we will email you back

Other: please describe

Cubs' Den Micro-grant Application

Applicant Details

Event/Project/Initiative Details