Youth in Philanthropy
Forecasted
Youth in Philanthropy supports local organizations through student-led grants for youth programs that address community needs across Pennsylvania’s Central Susquehanna region.
Funder: Community Giving Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Grant round closing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 annually in total grants per school group
Summary: Student-led grantmaking supports youth programs addressing community needs across Pennsylvania’s Central Susquehanna region.
Key Information: Each school group has its own youth service area and funding priorities; applicants may apply to multiple schools.
Description
Youth in Philanthropy is a Community Giving Foundation program that combines grants for youth-focused community programs with hands-on philanthropic learning for high school students. Working with faculty liaisons, student groups assess school and community needs, survey their peers, and develop priorities that guide their competitive grant awards to local organizations.
The program teaches the meaning of giving and community involvement while building skills in teamwork, leadership, decision-making, consensus building, and nonprofit finance. Community contributions fund the grants selected by students. School groups meet monthly, and the Foundation hosts two day-long workshops each academic year. During the 2025–2026 school year, 20 school districts and groups participated across the Central Susquehanna region.
