Youth Philanthropy Board Grant
The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant funds innovative projects led by youth to support mental health, substance abuse prevention, and positive development for Hall County teens.
Funder: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $25,000+ awarded annually; total grant pool varies by year.
Summary: Supports innovative projects benefiting Hall County youth, with a focus on mental health, substance abuse prevention, and positive youth development.
Description
The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant, administered by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, provides funding to projects and programs that directly benefit youth in Hall County, Nebraska. The grant aims to foster positive behaviors among teens through mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention, safe and meaningful activities, and peer-to-peer education. Preference is given to initiatives addressing drug and alcohol abuse, youth mentoring, support for mental and physical health (including hygiene), activities for youth with disabilities, meeting basic needs, and reaching underserved youth populations.
The program is unique in that local high school juniors and seniors lead the grantmaking process, reviewing applications, conducting site visits, and making funding decisions as part of a two-year leadership development experience.
