Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) Grants
Rose’s Youth Philanthropists Grants fund youth-led, youth-focused projects in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties to empower young people and address community needs across multiple fields.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Rose’s Youth Philanthropists Grants)
Funding Amounts: $200–$2,000 per award; approximately $8,000 total available per cycle
Summary: Supports youth-led and youth-focused projects in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties, empowering young people to shape funding decisions for community impact.
Description
Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) Grants, administered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes and funded by the S. Roberts Rose Fund, support projects that positively impact youth in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. The program is unique in that youth committee members review, score, and recommend funding proposals, prioritizing youth involvement in both project development and implementation. Supported projects span human services, arts and culture, education, health, environment, and civic affairs, with a strong emphasis on community engagement, empowerment, diversity, creativity, and civic pride. Innovative and sustainable approaches that address local youth needs are especially encouraged.
