How much funding does Youth Philanthropy Board Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Youth Philanthropy Board Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Youth Philanthropy Board Grant?

Geography: In Hall County; In the Hall County area. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Mental Health Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

In Hall County
In the Hall County area

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization and in good standing or have a valid fiscal sponsor.

Other requirements

If the organization has received prior funding from YPB or GGICF, it must have completed any final grant reporting due before applying for additional funding.
To be considered, your proposal must demonstrate how Hall County youth directly benefit from the program or project.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grants for the following purposes will not be considered:To individuals.
Not eligible: Religious or political purposes.
Not eligible: Endowments, capital campaigns, or annual fund drives.
Not eligible: Fundraising event sponsorships or creation of fundraising event collateral materials.
Not eligible: Programs that create an indefinite, long-term commitment by the Youth Philanthropy Board.
Not eligible: Requests for additional funding for projects that have already been approved and funded.
Not eligible: For ongoing projects and programs, applicants must address funding for maintenance and operations.
Not eligible: Incomplete requests.
Not eligible: The Youth Philanthropy Board represents and serves the greater Hall County area.
Not eligible: Applications for projects/programs serving youth outside of Hall County will not be considered.

Overview

The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant supports innovative programs that empower youth in Hall County. Grants of up to $20,000 are awarded annually to 501(c)(3) organizations demonstrating direct benefits to local youth. Eligible projects may focus on areas such as mental health support, drug and alcohol prevention, and providing safe activities. This initiative aims to enhance the well-being of young individuals and foster positive community engagement.

The Youth Philanthropy Board's grant program is designed to assist programs that provide innovative support and encourage better choices to youth in the Hall County area.
The Youth Philanthropy Board reviews requests annually, and awards grants up to $20,000 based on the project and the availability of funds. Please read through all of the eligibility and requirement information below to determine whether or not your organization is qualified to submit an application.

Eligibility

Organizations must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization and in good standing or have a valid fiscal sponsor.If the organization has received prior funding from YPB or GGICF, it must have completed any final grant reporting due before applying for additional funding. To be considered, your proposal must demonstrate how Hall County youth directly benefit from the program or project.

Ineligibility

Grants for the following purposes will not be considered:To individuals.Religious or political purposes.Endowments, capital campaigns, or annual fund drives.Fundraising event sponsorships or creation of fundraising event collateral materials.Programs that create an indefinite, long-term commitment by the Youth Philanthropy Board.Requests for additional funding for projects that have already been approved and funded.For ongoing projects and programs, applicants must address funding for maintenance and operations.Incomplete requests.The Youth Philanthropy Board represents and serves the greater Hall County area. Applications for projects/programs serving youth outside of Hall County will not be considered.

What Greater Grand Island Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 54
Total given: $1.81M
Median grant: $9,800
Range: $5,025–$456K

By dollars: Nebraska 89%, Illinois 8%, Iowa 2%. Top recipient cities: Grand Island, NE; Omaha, NE; Hastings, NE.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
52% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Hastings College Foundation · Hastings, NE

Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking fdns

$456K
Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department · Grand Island, NE

Recreation, sports

$232K
Olsson · Lincoln, NE

Environmental, protection & beautification

$199K
The Alford Group Inc · Chicago, IL

Community improvement & capacity building

$146K
Jem Exteriors · Grand Island, NE

Environmental, protection & beautification

$124K