Youth Service Improvement Grants
The Youth Service Improvement Grants help NYC nonprofits use evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of direct services for youth ages 5–25 by addressing specific challenges at the point of service.
Funder: William T. Grant Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2024 | April 2025 | April 2026 | April 2027
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per award; one-year project; ~6 grants awarded annually.
Summary: Supports NYC nonprofits in improving the quality of direct services for youth by addressing challenges at the point of service.
Key Information: Only youth-serving nonprofits located in NYC’s five boroughs are eligible; projected dates—confirm on program page.
Description
The Youth Service Improvement Grants (YSIG) are designed to help youth-serving nonprofit organizations in New York City enhance the quality of their direct services for young people ages 5 to 25. The program specifically supports targeted improvements at the point of service—where staff interact directly with youth—by enabling organizations to address identified challenges or gaps that impact youth experiences. In addition to grant funding, the Foundation provides technical assistance and opportunities for peer learning among grantees.
