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Youth In Philanthropy

The Youth in Philanthropy program empowers local students to take a hands-on approach to community giving. Participating student groups will award up to $5,000 each to support youth-related programs.
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Service Area

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Youth in Philanthropy is a regional program of the Community Giving Foundation. Grants available through each school may be defined by the school district footprint or by the funding source.

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Priorities

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Each school group identified three priorities based on their student-led needs assessment surveys.

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  • Benton

    Athletics, mental health, and school spirit

  • Berwick

    Basic needs, job development, and outdoor experiences

  • Bloomsburg

    Basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene), mental health, and peer conflict

  • Central Columbia

    Bullying, food insecurity, and mental health issues

  • Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit

    Access to mental health services, bullying prevention and response, and support for low income families

  • Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech

    Bullying intervention, career readiness, and mental health resources

  • Danville

    Career readiness/scholarships, mental health resources, and school safety

  • Lewisburg

    Affordable/healthy food, affordable community recreation spaces with activities, and public transportation

  • Line Mountain

    Better technology and school resources, food insecurity, and resources for volunteer fire departments

  • Midd-West

    After school activities, community/places to study, and safe, comfortable places to go

  • Mifflinburg

    Access to community activities/facilities, school environment improvements, and support for families struggling with poverty and mental health

  • Millville

    Eliminating waste, mental health and mindfulness, and school culture/belonging/acceptance

  • Milton

    Basic needs, food access, and mental health resources

  • Mount Carmel

    Care for the environment, student involvement/after school activities, and support for low income families

  • Northwest

    Employment struggles, mental health, and substance abuse

  • Selinsgrove

    Bullying/school safety, career readiness, and mental health

  • Shamokin

    Mental health, substance abuse, and youth activities

  • Shikellamy

    Mental health/help resources, school safety/bullying, and support for low income families

  • Southern Columbia

    Hygiene, mental health, and tutoring

  • Warrior Run

    Bullying, pressure to succeed, and substance abuse/body image

Timeline

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February 18, 2026

Youth in Philanthropy grant round opens

March 11, 2026

Youth in Philanthropy grant round closes

April 15, 2026

End-of-year ceremony

Youth in Philanthropy students will present grant awards at their end-of-year ceremony.

Evaluation Criteria

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Applications will be evaluated by students according to their funding priorities and needs assessments.

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