Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund
The YCI Fund supports youth-led projects in Worcester County focused on education, health, basic needs, and environmental action, with youth leadership central to design and implementation.
Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical award: projects with total budgets under $40,000; annual, one-year grants
Summary: Supports youth-driven projects in Worcester County addressing education, health, basic needs, and environmental action, prioritizing authentic youth leadership.
Key Information: Projects must be authentically youth-led and benefit Worcester County residents.
Description
The Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund is an annual grant program of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, administered by its teen philanthropy committee. This fund empowers young people by supporting projects that address pressing community needs in Worcester County. Priority areas include expanding educational resources for underserved students, supporting youth mental and physical health, providing for basic needs of vulnerable youth and families, and promoting environmental action through youth-led initiatives. Central to the program is the authentic involvement and leadership of youth in the design and implementation of projects.
