[Grand Foundation](https://www.grandfoundation.com)

July 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027

No fixed award size; funding covers activity costs based on demonstrated need.

Supports youth whose families cannot afford participation fees for earned educational, athletic, or cultural opportunities.

Funds paid directly to service providers; applicants typically funded once per calendar year.

--- ## Description The Opportunity for Youth Fund (OYF) provides financial assistance to young people whose families lack the means to pay for activities and opportunities the youth have earned—such as school trips, camps, academic competitions, athletic events, arts programming, and AP testing. The fund may also support other youth-benefiting causes at its discretion. Awards are made to 501(c)(3) organizations or qualifying entities delivering the activity or service, not directly to individuals. The fund aims to remove financial barriers so youth can access enriching experiences. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Application deadline - October 1, 2026: Application deadline - January 1, 2027: Application deadline - April 1, 2027: Application deadline *All dates recur annually on the 1st day of January, April, July, and October.* --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum award. - Funding typically covers the cost of the requested activity or program, as justified by need and supporting documentation. - Applicants are generally funded once per calendar year, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances. --- ## Eligibility - Youth applicants must demonstrate financial need; generally, household income should not exceed $79,300 for a single-child household (threshold increases for additional children or special circumstances). - Parent/guardian must explain extenuating circumstances if income exceeds this threshold. - Open to youth in Grand County, Colorado (see funder’s mission). - Funding is only for activities/programs the youth has earned the right to participate in (e.g., selected for a trip, team, or event). - The fund cannot pay individuals directly—funds are paid to the organization providing the activity/service. - Applicants may receive funding only once per calendar year unless special circumstances apply. - No funding for political activities, completed programs, or requests not following guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the application ([English](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/Opportunity%20for%20Youth%20Application.doc) | [Spanish](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/Opportunity%20for%20Youth%20Application%20Spanish.doc)). - Attach a youth-written letter (300–500 words) describing the activity, its goals, timeline, and anticipated benefits. - Provide supporting documentation: - Invoice or quote for program fees - Most recent family tax return (pages 1 & 2 of 1040/1040A/1040EZ); both parents if dual households - List of other funding sources applied to or received - Submit application by the deadline (1st of January, April, July, or October). - The advisory committee reviews applications and notifies applicants of decisions within one month of the deadline. - Any changes to approved requests must be cleared with the committee. --- ## Additional Information - Applications and financial data are confidential and handled only by Grand Foundation staff; tax documents are shredded after each cycle. - Commitment from parents/guardians for a portion of costs is expected. - Duplicate funding for the same request must be returned. - Requests for reimbursement of already-completed activities are not eligible. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity for Youth Fund Information Page](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Grants/Opportunity-for-Youth-Fund) - [Application Form (English)](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/Opportunity%20for%20Youth%20Application.doc) - [Application Form (Spanish)](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/Opportunity%20for%20Youth%20Application%20Spanish.doc) - [Grand Foundation Home](https://www.grandfoundation.com) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact Details | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Megan Ledin (Program Contact) | megan@grandfoundation.com
970-887-3111 ext. 3 | ---

Opportunity for Youth Fund

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