[Inland Empire Community Foundation](https://www.iegives.org)

April 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$1,000–$5,000 per award; one-year project period

Supports nonprofit projects empowering youth in Riverside, San Bernardino, or Coachella Valley, focusing on mental health, education, minority support, and positive uses of AI.

--- ## Description The Youth Grantmakers 2026 Grant Application, administered by the Inland Empire Community Foundation, funds nonprofit organizations working to empower youth in Riverside County, San Bernardino County, or the Coachella Valley. Guided by a youth-led grantmaking process, the program supports projects that address academic stress, mental health, financial education, youth community, minority support (including LGBTQ and immigration issues), and positive uses of artificial intelligence. This grant is part of a 6-month youth leadership initiative where high school students research community needs, evaluate proposals, and recommend funding for impactful, youth-focused initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Full application deadline (Deadline to Apply for Youth Grantmakers 2026 Grant Application) --- ## Funding Amount - Minimum award: $1,000 - Maximum award: $5,000 - Grant period: One year (project-based) - Awards are competitive and determined by a youth-led committee --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsor) serving youth in: - Riverside County - San Bernardino County - Coachella Valley - Projects must directly benefit youth in the above regions. - Projects should align with one or more of the 2026 funding priorities: - Academic stress - Mental health - Financial education - Youth community building - Minority support (including LGBTQ and immigration issues) - Positive and beneficial uses of artificial intelligence - See [official guidelines and application](https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-YG-Guidelines-Application-1.pdf) for detailed eligibility and restrictions. --- ## Application Process 1. **Download and review the guidelines and application:** - [2026 Youth Grantmakers Guidelines & Application (PDF)](https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-YG-Guidelines-Application-1.pdf) 2. **Prepare your proposal:** - Align your project with the 2026 funding priorities. - Ensure your organization and project meet the eligibility criteria. 3. **Submit your application:** - Email the completed application to [grant-info@iegives.org](mailto:grant-info@iegives.org) by April 30, 2026. - Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. 4. **Review and notification:** - Applications are reviewed by youth grantmakers, with recommendations forwarded to the IECF Board for final decisions. --- ## Additional Information - The Youth Grantmakers program is a unique, youth-led funding initiative emphasizing leadership development and community engagement among high school students. - Organizations are encouraged to publicize their funded projects in coordination with IECF using [IECF’s communication guidelines](https://www.iegives.org/nonprofits/communication-guidelines/). - For general grant FAQs, visit [IECF Grant FAQs](https://www.iegives.org/students/grant-faq/). --- ## External Links - [Youth Grantmakers 2026 Grant Overview](https://www.iegives.org/nonprofits/overview/) - [Download 2026 Guidelines & Application (PDF)](https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-YG-Guidelines-Application-1.pdf) - [IECF Grant FAQs](https://www.iegives.org/students/grant-faq/) - [IECF Communication Guidelines](https://www.iegives.org/nonprofits/communication-guidelines/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------| | Denisha Shackelford (Youth Grantmakers) | [dshackelford@iegives.org](mailto:dshackelford@iegives.org) | | | General Grant Info | [grant-info@iegives.org](mailto:grant-info@iegives.org) | 951.241.7777 | | IECF General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.iegives.org/contact) | 951.241.7777 | ---

Youth Grantmakers 2026 Grant Application

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