Project G.I.F.T. funds community-focused projects in Troy, Ohio, with teen leaders selecting and presenting small grants to support local needs.
Funder: Troy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per organization; single-year awards; small grants program.
Summary: Supports new and existing community programs with small grants, engaging teens in the grantmaking process through an annual leadership initiative.
Project G.I.F.T. is an annual small grants program administered by the Troy Foundation as part of the Teen Leadership Troy initiative. The program is designed to support new and existing projects that address community needs within the Troy area. Unique to this grant, teens from the Teen Leadership Troy program participate directly in the grant selection and awards process, providing them hands-on experience in philanthropy and community engagement. Awarded organizations are recognized at a ceremony where teen participants present the grants.