How much funding does Youth Freedom Fund provide?

Youth Freedom Fund provides $500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Youth Freedom Fund?

The deadline is April 10, 2026.

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Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

April 10, 2026

2 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth Freedom Fund

Funder: GSA Network

Award Amount: $500 mini-grants

Geographic Scope: United States (all states)

Program Focus: Provides funding to GSA clubs to support youth-led projects and organizing work. Funding can be used for events, projects, campaigns, or activities that keep collective work moving forward.

Eligible Activities

Projects can focus on three directions:

Gather: Bring trans and queer students together through recruitment campaigns, field trips exploring LGBTQ+ history, tablings, movie screenings, or community-building events

Support: Raise awareness and create space for healing through educational resources, awareness day events (like Transgender Day of Visibility), guest speakers, or inclusive school culture initiatives

Take Action: Center activism and advocacy through campaigns challenging policies (e.g., dress codes), workshops on LGBTQ+ issues, curriculum advocacy, or leadership development

Eligibility Requirements

GSA club based in a high school or local community organization in the United States
Club must be registered with GSA Network for the current school year (2025-2026)
Club must have been registered with GSA Network for the previous school year (2024-2025)
Project must have support from GSA club members
Applicant must have support from GSA Advisor to submit application (or be the Advisor)
GSA Advisor or school administrator must be able to participate in a Zoom interview with at least two student representatives (if selected)
Only one project per GSA club per application cycle

Contact Information

Email: info@gsanetwork.org

Address: GSA Network, 548 Market St. Suite 53568, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401

Phone: (415) 552-4229

Background

Since September 2023, GSA Network has supported nearly 60 GSAs across 27 states with this funding. Example projects include district-wide queer proms, queer literature book clubs, queer joy video projects, and support for local organizations.

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Register Your GSA Club

Applicants must be part of an active GSA club registered with GSA Network for at least two academic school years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026)

If your club wasn't registered last year, it won't be eligible this year but may be considered for future opportunities

Step 2: Submit Your Application

Applications accepted through Friday, April 10 via online form

Submit early if possible

Only one project per GSA club allowed

If multiple applications are submitted, the first one received will be honored

The applicant must be listed as a contact for the registered GSA club

Email confirmation will be sent when application is received

GSA Network will review applications as they arrive and notify applicants within 2 weeks whether they are moving forward

Step 3: Interview (if selected)

If your application advances, you'll be invited to a 15-minute Zoom interview with GSA Network staff

At least one student representative and one adult advisor or school administrator must participate

Step 4: Award Notification

Award recipients will be notified by Friday, April 17

If funded, GSA Network's Director of Finance & Administration will contact you with payment instructions, including W-9 form, mailing address, and/or banking information

Mini-grants distribution begins Friday, May 8