Youth IN Philanthropy
The Youth IN Philanthropy program empowers high school students to research community needs and lead the grantmaking process for youth-focused nonprofits in Central Susquehanna, PA.
Funder: Community Giving Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per school group annually; total program awards exceed $100,000 per year.
Summary: Supports youth-focused nonprofit programs by engaging high school students in a hands-on, student-led grantmaking process across Central Susquehanna PA.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government organizations in participating school districts are eligible.
Description
The Youth IN Philanthropy program, offered by the Community Giving Foundation, is a unique initiative that immerses high school students in the philanthropic and grantmaking process. Through a combination of educational workshops, hands-on activities, and collaboration with local school districts, student groups research community needs, develop grant criteria, and award grants to nonprofit organizations supporting youth programs. The program emphasizes experiential learning in teamwork, leadership, nonprofit finance, and community assessment, aiming to empower students to make a real impact on their communities. Since its inception in 2004, the program has awarded over $800,000 to youth-serving organizations in the Central Susquehanna region.
