LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Youth Grantmaking

Youth Grantmaking provides participants with the experience of running a youth-led foundation. Participants raise funds, evaluate nonprofit proposals, and make real grant decisions.

Youth gain real decision-making power over how resources are allocated — building both leadership skills and a deep understanding of how philanthropy works.

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$387,046
Raised & Granted by Youth
874+
Grantmaking Participants
1,255+
Total Youth Participants
Program Overview

Running a Youth-Led Foundation

Youth Grantmaking allows youth to experience what it is like to run a youth-led foundation. This program gives young people real decision-making power over how resources are allocated.

Participants work together to raise funds, evaluate nonprofit organizations, and decide where grants go — building both leadership skills and a deep understanding of how philanthropy works.

Key Experiences
  • Fundraising and resource development
  • Reviewing nonprofit grant proposals
  • Making real grant decisions
  • Evaluating community impact
  • Leadership and collaboration skills
Where It Fits
Insight Labs›Grantmaking›Insight to Action

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