Heritage and Arts Foundation
Project Title
For support of the inaugural Utah community service fellowship program
Date
Jun. 06, 2024
Duration
38 months
Description
Meaningful service opportunities for young adults where they help solve local issues not only prepare them for higher education and their careers, but they also create connections that strengthen communities and foster civic engagement. UServeUtah, Utah’s state commission on service and volunteerism, is launching the One Utah Service Fellowship to provide meaningful service opportunities to young adults in the state. The One Utah Service Fellowship blends funding from the national AmeriCorps agency, state agencies, including the Governor’s office and the Utah System of Higher Education, into one program to support youth service and overall promotion of volunteerism and community engagement in the state. With Corporation support, the inaugural Utah community service program will support 700 young adults in accessing service opportunities in Utah to help prepare them for education and career development and address high priority needs in the state through service. Corporation funding signals external funding for the program and is expected to attract corporate and other philanthropic support.