Youth in Philanthropy
The Youth in Philanthropy grant by Community Foundation empowers local high school students to direct funding to innovative, youth-led projects addressing key challenges facing youth in their communities.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000 grant awarded annually to one nonprofit project benefiting youth
Summary: Empowers local teens to lead and fund youth-serving projects, fostering leadership and community involvement through hands-on grantmaking.
Key Information: For nonprofits serving youth in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, or Caroline; projects must be youth-led, involve youth, or directly benefit youth.
Description
The Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program, offered by the Community Foundation, is a participatory grantmaking initiative that empowers high school students to identify and address issues impacting local youth. Annually, a cohort of 40+ students from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties are selected to review proposals, conduct site visits, and recommend funding for impactful projects. The program culminates in the distribution of a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit whose project is led by youth, actively involves youth in its implementation, or directly benefits youth in the region. YIP fosters leadership, civic engagement, and a sense of community responsibility among participants while supporting innovative solutions to youth challenges.
