Funding Amount

Up to $1,000 (individual applicants) or $2,500 (group projects)

Deadline

October 14, 2026

189 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

You & Me Community Grant

Funder: Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF)

Geographic Scope: Arcadia community, California

Award Amounts:

  • Up to $1,000 for individual applicants

  • Up to $2,500 for group projects
  • Deadline: October 14, 2026 (annual)

    Program Overview

    The You & Me Community Grant Program was made possible by a generous $100,000 donation, which AEF is allocating over a 10-year period. This fund was established to support meaningful projects that combine learning with community service. Each year, AEF reviews proposals and awards funding to eligible educational projects that benefit the Arcadia community.

    Funded projects may include:

  • One-time events

  • Year-long programs

  • Multi-year initiatives
    • Who Can Apply

    • AUSD students (individuals or groups)
    • School counselors
    • School clubs
    • Classes
    • PTSAs

      Eligibility Requirements

      Each project must include:
    • An educational component
    • Support for or benefit to the Arcadia community
    • Sustainability features (preferred)

      Application Requirements

    • Completed application form
    • Adult sponsor (required)

      Reporting Requirements

    • A final report is required upon project completion
    • For multi-year projects, progress reports must be submitted at least once per school year

    Contact

    info@ArcadiaEdFoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the application form
    2. Secure an adult sponsor
    3. Submit by October 14, 2026

      Required Materials

    • Completed application form
    • Adult sponsor
    • Project details including:
    • - Educational component - How the project supports or benefits the Arcadia community - Sustainability features (if applicable)

      Reporting Requirements

    • Final report upon project completion
    • Progress reports (for multi-year projects) at least once per school year

    Submission

    For application form and more information, visit the grant page or contact: info@ArcadiaEdFoundation.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programseducationcommunity-services

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