Opportunity for Youth Fund
The Opportunity for Youth Fund removes financial barriers for youth to participate in earned educational, athletic, or cultural activities by covering program costs through grants to service providers.
Funder: Grand Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: No fixed award size; funding covers activity costs based on demonstrated need.
Summary: Supports youth whose families cannot afford participation fees for earned educational, athletic, or cultural opportunities.
Key Information: 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.
