1 Create a ZoomGrants™ account (below) or log in to your existing account (above) 2 Select a Program to apply for, then click the Apply button to get started 3 Answer the questions and/or fill in the fields in each tab 4 If necessary, upload any requested documents 5 Submit your application and wait for a decision 6 If you are selected to receive funding, you might be required to submit invoices or reports through your application
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Once you have submitted the Pre-Application questions, a city of Las Vegas Youth Development and Social Initiatives team member will review the answers.
Please allow 3-5 business days for review of the Pre-Application. Upon approval, you will recieve an email to notify you that you may proceed with the application process.
If you have any questions about the pre-application process please contact Tara Manor by email tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov or by phone at (702) 229-5424.
1. All projects must be YOUTH LED under the guidance of an adult advisor. Youth must be involved in filling out and submitting the application, development and execution of the project. Do you understand and agree to this requirement? YNAPP exists so that youth can create and implement neighborhood-based service learning projects of their own design. Youth are project leaders and work towards ways to make changes in their neighborhoods and throughout the community.
2. Do you have at least two youth members (one will serve as the youth team leader) between the ages of 7-18 that will complete the application, develop and implement the project?
3. Do you have an adult advisor (18 years or older) who will support, advise and guide the youth group on their project? **Adult leader cannot be employed by the City of Las Vegas** The adult advisor is not the group leader. The adult advisor's purpose is to support the youth members in their project, assisting in areas where the youth need help.
4. What community need will your project address? If you don't have a project idea yet, consider one of the ideas from this website: https://www.pointsoflight.org/diy-volunteer-projects/ Service - such as collecting supplies for the less fortunate or making care packages. // Improvements - such as murals, gardens and cleanups. // Education - such as peer mentoring and increasing awareness of community health and safety issues.
5. Your project must be completed within the city of Las Vegas limits. Please provide your verified project location address. In order to submit your final application you will also need a signed Location Permission Form. Your application will be rejected if the project does not take place in city of Las Vegas limits. Verify that your project location is within city limits here: https://mapdata-lasvegasnevada-gov.appspot.com/maps/amiinvegas/amiinvegas.htm
6. Funding for all projects will become available in the middle of February 2026 upon completion of Group Orientation and remain available through June 1, 2026. Your group is expected to complete your project by August 2026. Will you be able to meet these deadlines? If you answered no, please be prepared to explain why in a follow up email from the YNAPP Program Coordinator.
7. In the past, has your group ever been awarded a YNAPP grant?
8. If your group has been a past recipient, did your group complete your project(s)? If you answered no, please be prepared to explain why in a follow up email from the YNAPP Program Coordinator.
9. In December 2025, the youth team leader (and/or other youth members) must present a mandatory five-minute presentation to the YNAPP Grant Review Board as part of the grant application process. Do you accept this requirement? Presentations will be held on pre-scheduled dates in the late afternoons and evenings at City Hall, 495 S. Main St. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.
This Pre-Application section must be submitted and Approved by the Administrator (not ZoomGrants) before you can fill out the rest of the application. Click the Submit Pre-Application button at the top or bottom of this tab to submit this section to be reviewed.
Your Pre-Application must be submitted AND approved before continuing.
Application Questions
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Once you have submitted the application questions, YNAPP Program Coordinator will review the answers. A staff member may contact your for additional information, if needed.
If at any time prior to the final deadline you need to make changes to your application, you may do so. The deadline for the application is Friday, October 21, 2025. All groups will be notified in November with information regarding their mandatory scheduled YNAPP Grant Review Board Presentation date. Please use the advance notice to arrange for transportation to and from City Hall on your scheduled presentation date. If you have conflicts with the assigned presentation date, respond immediately and do not wait to reschedule.
If you have any questions about the application process or if you need assistance, please contact Tara Manor by email at tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov or by phone at (702) 229-5424.
1. All questions, including this one, require an answer or a box checked in order to submit your application. Incomplete or unanswered questions will disqualify your application. Check the box to acknowledge your understanding
2. Enter Youth Team Leader information: First and Last Name, Age, Address, Cell Phone Number, Other Phone Number, Email Please provide a valid email and phone number. The YNAPP Program Coordinator will utilize both means of communication. It is important that the Program Coordinator is able to successfully communicate will all Youth Team Leaders.
3. Enter Adult Advisor information: First and Last Name, Age, Address, Cell Phone Number, Other Phone Number, Email *The Adult Advisor cannot work for the City of Las Vegas** All projects must be youth led under the guidance of an adult advisor. Youth must be involved in all aspects of the project. The adult advisor is not the group leader. The adult advisor's purpose is to support the youth members in their project.
4. Two or more youth are required to participate in the YNAPP project. How many youth will participate with this project?
5. Enter a description of the project, how the project was selected, and how the neighborhood residents will be involved.
6. Explain how this project benefits the community.
7. Tell us how your group members will share what they learned from their project with other people (i.e., writings, pictures, presentations, video, social media posts)? **Consider following us on social media posts and tag us @StrongFutureLV
8. Please confirm your verified project location address. Projects that do not occur in city of Las Vegas limits will be disqualified for funding. Verify your address here: https://mapdata-lasvegasnevada-gov.appspot.com/maps/amiinvegas/amiinvegas.htm
9. Required: Has the owner and/or management where your project will be taking place signed the Project Location Permission and has it been uploaded? **The Project Location Permission is located in the "Documents" tab above. For instructions uploading document, copy and paste this link into your web browser: http://help.zoomgrants.com/index.php/zgu/how-do-i-upload-documents-to-my-application/
10. Required Signatures: Have the youth and adult team leaders completed the required Signatures? **The Youth Team Leader and Adult Advisor Signature is located in the "Signature, Timeline and Pledge" tab above.
11. Required: Have you filled out and completed the Project Timeline? **The Project Timeline is located in the "Signature, Timeline and Pledge" tab above.
12. Required: Have you filled out and completed the Volunteer Hours Pledge Sheet? In order to receive grant funding, you must match your requested grant amount with volunteer hours, in-kind services, and/or donations. **The Volunteer Hours Pledge Sheet is located in the "Signature, Timeline and Pledge" tab above.
13. Required: Have you filled out and completed the Budget Worksheet that lists the items you would like to purchase? This list should include estimates on cost and an explanation on why the items are important. **The Budget Worksheet is located in the "Budget" tab above.
14. Required items: Please check the boxes to confirm that all five documents have been completed and/or uploaded. For instructions uploading a document, copy and paste this link into your web browser: http://help.zoomgrants.com/index.php/zgu/how-do-i-upload-documents-to-my-application/
15. It might be possible that your group could receive additional funding (more than $2,000). If your group needs additional funding, what items would you need and how much would they cost? Example: Paint: $50, Paint Brushes: $100, Stencils: $50. Total estimated cost: $200
Your Pre-Application must be submitted AND approved before continuing.
Budget
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The budget tab is incredibly important to fill out because this is what our Grant Review Board will consider when recommending grant funding. If you ask for $2,000 in grant funding, your group should add $2,000 in budgeted items to the table below.
Please include a list of all items that your group needs to purchase to successfully complete your project. The budget should also include am estimate of costs for the items. If you run out of fillable lines, please consider grouping similar items together (i.e.: crayons, pencils, markers).
The Funding Sources must be completed before you submit your application. Each group is required to match the amount they receive from YNAPP with volunteer hours and/or a combination of donated cash and/or donated supplies. Your Grand Total Match must equal or exceed the total amount requested from YNAPP.
Item Description
Project Budget Worksheet
Total $ 0.00
Items to Purchase for Project
The Funding Uses/Expenses section must be completed before you submit your application.
Be as thorough as possible and list all items needed to complete your YNAPP project; this includes, materials, supplies, donated items, etc. Don’t guess prices; get actual costs from online retailers or at retailers in-person.
This will help our Grant Review Board understand the needs of your project and so that your team can anticipate the total cost to complete the project. This will also help you later on when it is time to make your Purchase Requests.
Item Description
YNAPP Funds (Total cannot exceed $2,000)
Donated Supplies/Materials
Cash Donation
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Budget Narrative (Discuss the items and amounts you entered above.)
1. Please briefly describe what each of the items you've listed will be used for and how it will affect the completion of your project. 2.Will any of the purchased materials or supplies benefit your school/organization beyond the awarded project's timeline? If so, explain how your group will continue to utilize the item and estimate how long you will continue to use the item.
Your Pre-Application must be submitted AND approved before continuing.
Signature, Timeline and Pledge
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The Youth Team Leader and the Adult Advisor must read the text below. Upon understanding, the Youth Team Leader and Adult Advisor must digitally "sign" the lines below to agree to follow the stated rules. If both signatures are not complete, the application with not be accepted. (To "sign" enter your full names.) THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS FOR THE PROJECT DESCRIBED. THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND ALL YNAPP GRANTS, AWARDS AND PROJECT PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL STATUTES RELATING TO NONDISCRIMINATION. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PROHIBITION ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, COLOR, NATURAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY. THE UNDERSIGNED FURTHER CERTIFIES THAT: 1. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IS ACCURATE, CONTAINS NO MISSTATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS AND REPRESENTS A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF OPERATION BASED ON DATA AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE APPLICATION; 2. THE SPONSORING/PARTNERING ORGANIZATION ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR LIABILITY; 3. ALL GROUPS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REGULATIONS SUMMARIZED ABOVE AND WITH OTHER CITY OF LAS VEGAS GUIDELINES. THE UNDERSIGNED YOUTH TEAM LEADER AND ADULT ADVISOR ALSO HEREBY ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT THIS PROJECT PROPOSAL WAS INITIATED, PLANNED AND PREPARED BY YOUTH AND THAT THIS PROJECT WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY TWO OR MORE YOUTH.
Your Project Timeline should indicate all activities that take place from start to finish, including planning activities, marketing efforts, resource drives, and the day(s) of the event. The Project Timeline can be edited later if dates, times or addresses change. The YNAPP Program Coordinator will report these activities to the Mayor and City Council so that they have an opportunity to attend your events.
Take the activities from the previous "Project Timeline" table and then list the number of volunteers and hours per activity. Only hours listed on this form will be counted towards the volunteer match. Your “Total Grant Match” must meet or exceed your grant request. For example, if you request $2,000, you must pledge at least 63 volunteer hours.
Your Pre-Application must be submitted AND approved before continuing.
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Report 1: 2/5/2026
1. What is the status of your YNAPP Project?
2. How many youth and adult volunteer hours did you complete for this month?
3. Describe the type of activities performed by the youth and adult volunteers for this month. Please also list any types of donations your group may have received here.
4. If you received Donations for Goods or Services this month, please add the amount of cash/gift cards donated and estimate the cost of donated items and/or services. Donations for goods and services, could include free labor given by a professional, snacks or other usable items, or money.
5. End of Project Report ONLY: Give a summary of activities, highlights and/or challenges you had with your project and give a brief description of how you could improve upon your project if you were to do it again.
6. End of Project Report ONLY: Remember to send Tara photos or videos from your completed project! Email: tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov
Documents Requested *
Uploaded Documents *
-No documents have been requested-
Report 2: 3/5/2026
1. What is the status of your YNAPP Project?
2. How many youth and adult volunteer hours did you complete for this month?
3. Describe the type of activities performed by the youth and adult volunteers for this month. Please also list any types of donations your group may have received here.
4. If you received Donations for Goods or Services this month, please add the amount of cash/gift cards donated and estimate the cost of donated items and/or services. Donations for goods and services, could include free labor given by a professional, snacks or other usable items, or money.
5. End of Project Report ONLY: Give a summary of activities, highlights and/or challenges you had with your project and give a brief description of how you could improve upon your project if you were to do it again.
6. End of Project Report ONLY: Remember to send Tara photos or videos from your completed project! Email: tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov
Documents Requested *
Uploaded Documents *
-No documents have been requested-
Report 3: 4/5/2026
1. What is the status of your YNAPP Project?
2. How many youth and adult volunteer hours did you complete for this month?
3. Describe the type of activities performed by the youth and adult volunteers for this month. Please also list any types of donations your group may have received here.
4. If you received Donations for Goods or Services this month, please add the amount of cash/gift cards donated and estimate the cost of donated items and/or services. Donations for goods and services, could include free labor given by a professional, snacks or other usable items, or money.
5. End of Project Report ONLY: Give a summary of activities, highlights and/or challenges you had with your project and give a brief description of how you could improve upon your project if you were to do it again.
6. End of Project Report ONLY: Remember to send Tara photos or videos from your completed project! Email: tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov
Documents Requested *
Uploaded Documents *
-No documents have been requested-
Report 4: 5/5/2026
1. What is the status of your YNAPP Project?
2. How many youth and adult volunteer hours did you complete for this month?
3. Describe the type of activities performed by the youth and adult volunteers for this month. Please also list any types of donations your group may have received here.
4. If you received Donations for Goods or Services this month, please add the amount of cash/gift cards donated and estimate the cost of donated items and/or services. Donations for goods and services, could include free labor given by a professional, snacks or other usable items, or money.
5. End of Project Report ONLY: Give a summary of activities, highlights and/or challenges you had with your project and give a brief description of how you could improve upon your project if you were to do it again.
6. End of Project Report ONLY: Remember to send Tara photos or videos from your completed project! Email: tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov
Documents Requested *
Uploaded Documents *
-No documents have been requested-
Report 5: 6/5/2026
1. What is the status of your YNAPP Project?
2. How many youth and adult volunteer hours did you complete for this month?
3. Describe the type of activities performed by the youth and adult volunteers for this month. Please also list any types of donations your group may have received here.
4. If you received Donations for Goods or Services this month, please add the amount of cash/gift cards donated and estimate the cost of donated items and/or services. Donations for goods and services, could include free labor given by a professional, snacks or other usable items, or money.
5. End of Project Report ONLY: Give a summary of activities, highlights and/or challenges you had with your project and give a brief description of how you could improve upon your project if you were to do it again.
6. End of Project Report ONLY: Remember to send Tara photos or videos from your completed project! Email: tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov
Documents Requested *
Uploaded Documents *
-No documents have been requested-
Report 6: 7/5/2026
1. What is the status of your YNAPP Project?
2. How many youth and adult volunteer hours did you complete for this month?
3. Describe the type of activities performed by the youth and adult volunteers for this month. Please also list any types of donations your group may have received here.
4. If you received Donations for Goods or Services this month, please add the amount of cash/gift cards donated and estimate the cost of donated items and/or services. Donations for goods and services, could include free labor given by a professional, snacks or other usable items, or money.
5. End of Project Report ONLY: Give a summary of activities, highlights and/or challenges you had with your project and give a brief description of how you could improve upon your project if you were to do it again.
6. End of Project Report ONLY: Remember to send Tara photos or videos from your completed project! Email: tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov
Documents Requested *
Uploaded Documents *
-No documents have been requested-
Report 7: 8/5/2026
1. What is the status of your YNAPP Project?
2. How many youth and adult volunteer hours did you complete for this month?
3. Describe the type of activities performed by the youth and adult volunteers for this month. Please also list any types of donations your group may have received here.
4. If you received Donations for Goods or Services this month, please add the amount of cash/gift cards donated and estimate the cost of donated items and/or services. Donations for goods and services, could include free labor given by a professional, snacks or other usable items, or money.
5. End of Project Report ONLY: Give a summary of activities, highlights and/or challenges you had with your project and give a brief description of how you could improve upon your project if you were to do it again.
6. End of Project Report ONLY: Remember to send Tara photos or videos from your completed project! Email: tmanor@lasvegasnevada.gov
Documents Requested *
Uploaded Documents *
-No documents have been requested-
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