Youth in Philanthropy
Forecasted
Youth in Philanthropy supports regional nonprofits with funding for youth-led projects, work involving young people, or services benefiting youth, while giving teenagers a voice in community grantmaking.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 grant awarded at the end of each annual program session
Summary: Supports regional nonprofit projects led by youth, involving youth in implementation, or directly serving or benefiting youth.
Key Information: Youth participants review nonprofit proposals, conduct site visits, and recommend funding to the Foundation’s Board of Governors.
Description
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is a participatory grantmaking program run by the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region. Established in 2005, it gives local young people decision-making power and charitable resources to address youth issues in their community. Funding supports projects led by youth, projects that actively involve young people in implementation, and projects that directly serve or benefit youth.
The program combines annual nonprofit grantmaking with opportunities for teenagers to practice leadership, volunteerism, and community giving. Participants come from Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties and the City of Fredericksburg. With adult mentorship and leadership from high school seniors, they explore community needs, review proposals, conduct site visits, and make funding recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Governors.
