Online Dare to Dream Application

Welcome! So you're interested in applying for a Dare to Dream America grant? Great! We love to see youth end the stigmatization of mental health. It's one of our goals here at Youth MOVE National and through this program, you will be one step closer to doing so.

How do I get started?
Wait… before you begin the application process, you will need to carefully read through this application to get an understanding of the criteria and guidelines for the program. Included inside this application is detailed information about Dare to Dream America, the Dare to Dream America Application Form, and the Dare to Dream America Account Summary.

You will also need to find a Mentor, a person who is over the age of 18 and who works in the field of child and youth mental health, who will be your support through this program.

Good luck getting started! If you have any questions about this application or Dare to Dream America in general, please contact us at youthmove@ffcmh.org or call 240-403-1901.

Before you get started, be sure to read the official introduction to the Dare to Dream America and the Guidelines for Applying.

Once you have read both of these, please fill out the application below. You do not have to fill out the applicaiton all in one sitting. You may save the application and finish it later (you must have an account and be signed in to save - register here, it's free!).

Current Application Period: May 15th - June 15th (Round 3.5) - Online Application will close on June 15th. 11:59pm ET.

Dare to Dream is supported by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Criteria
Dare to Dream America applicants must meet the following criteria and conditions in order to apply for project funding:

•  Projects MUST be youth-led and youth-driven. This means that ideas for projects must come from youth, the applicant section of the application form must be completed by youth, and funded projects must be developed and run by youth.
• Projects MUST be relevant to child and youth mental health in America.
• Projects MUST be innovative – ask yourself: is this a new idea? Has this been done in my community before?
• Projects MUST demonstrate impact – ask yourself: will my project reach several people in my school, youth organization or community?
• Applicants MUST demonstrate an effort to manage the money wisely by looking for financial or in-kind donations for some budget items.
• Applicants MUST agree to have project reports and pictures etc. shared on the Youth MOVE National website for others to read and learn from.

Application Form

Before you fill out this form, please remember to:

• • Read the Dare to Dream America Guidelines before completing this application form
• • Print or type CLEARLY
• • Have your mentor complete the Mentor’s Section

If you have any questions or concerns when completing this application form, please refer back to the Dare to Dream America Guidelines or contact us at youthmove@ffcmh.org or 240-403-1901.