The Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) promotes civic leadership through a teen-led experience resulting in grants to local nonprofits working in areas of high importance to young people.
Donor Name: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
YCI is a youth-led program where students come together to identify community issues they care about and award $25,000 – $40,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations working to solve those issues.
Eligibility Criteria
- All high school students in Worcester County who are interested in developing leadership skills, enjoying working collaboratively with others, and who are willing to commit to participating enthusiastically and thinking critically to create a real, effective change in their communities.
- YCI students are typically in their sophomore or junior year of high school, but we encourage all years of students to apply. We believe that every student, no matter your year or amount of experience with extracurriculars, has a valuable voice and can contribute meaningfully.
For more information, visit Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
