Spring 2010 Student Philanthropy Board #8, USF St. Petersburg, housed in JOU 4188.791S10 and MMC 6936.791S10 – Neighborhood News Bureau

• problem in the Pinellas and Hillsborough community that the NOFO is trying to solve
• the primary evidence identifying the real critical need in the Pinellas and Hillsborough community
• how non-profits will be able to solve this problem
• how non-profits will be able to solve this problem with $5000

1. This request for proposals is open only to 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations operating in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
The Spring 2010 USF St. Petersburg Student Philanthropy Board #8 (USFSP SPB #8) requests proposals that will help foster the development of youth in grades sixth, seventh and eighth through an after school mentoring program for children in financial need.

2.Clinical psychologists refer to middle school age students as “tweens.” Defining characteristics of this age group are physical and emotional due to the developmental happenings of puberty. Students of this age group are more prone to engage in power struggles with parents and teachers as part of their internal changes. This is the age where kids make connections that influence their later years, whether detrimental or positive. Psychologists suggest that emotionally grounded guidance, in the form of a mentor, can positively affect students, and aid in their further development to becoming a socially responsible and productive member of society. The USFSP PB #8 believes that these principles should be applied to the youth of the Midtown St. Petersburg community and calls for proposals that focus on enhancing mentoring programs that will target only students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Successful applications will enhance existing mentoring programs that provide increased academic success for at-risk students in the Midtown St. Petersburg community. Program activities location should take place in Midtown St. Petersburg.

3.Our ideal program is one that provides transportation from school to the designated location for the mentoring program. Meals should be a part of the program.

4. The USFSP SPB #8 will provide one awardee funds up to the $5000 maximum as allocated by the Lead Learn Serve Grant to fund a sustainable mentoring program for youth in grades sixth, seventh and eighth, performed in Midtown St. Petersburg. The grant funds provided by the USFSP SPB #8 cannot be used for any other purpose or project other than that outlined in the response to the Notice of Funding Opportunity Request for Proposals.