Ogalalla, Ne - The Keith County Foundation Fund is beginning its fourth year of it's Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project for kids in Keith County ages 3rd grade through seniors in High School . Before being selected, Keith County youth pitch their philanthropic ideas, offer a plan to implement their project, and calculate how much it will cost. Those selected receive up to $1,000 to bring their project to life.
Derek Beck from Eagle Media visited with Mary Jensen and Barb Jeffries with the Keith County Foundation about this years project, and how students can participate. Enjoy the podcast below.
Keith County Students in Ogallala, Paxton and Brule can begin applying for the project beginning on Sunday, September 15 by filling out a form at KeithCountyFoundation.org, click on the Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project. The selection committee will review all applications. Projects will be announced at the Youth Philanthropy Showcase after presentations on November 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm at the Kathleen Lute Public Library.
To apply, click here