How much funding does Youth Philanthropy Program Grants provide?

Youth Philanthropy Program Grants provides $3,175 - $5,000 total pool (varies by year) in funding.

When is the deadline for Youth Philanthropy Program Grants?

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

Youth Philanthropy Program Grants

BEXLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$3,175 - $5,000 total pool (varies by year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth Philanthropy Program Grants

Overview: A high school student-led grant-making program that educates students about the philanthropic process while awarding grants to support needs identified by Bexley staff and students.

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Bexley, Ohio - Bexley High School and Middle School

Focus Areas:

Student-identified educational needs

Technology and creative projects

Student leadership and mentorship

Arts and culture

Classroom improvements

Student engagement initiatives

Social-emotional learning (No Place for Hate)

Civic engagement and legislative awareness

Eligible Applicants: Bexley High School and Middle School staff and students

Program Structure:

High school juniors and seniors participate as grant makers

Learning phase: Students hear from local nonprofit leaders and grant makers (fall semester learning lunches)

Review phase: Student review teams meet with applicants and make funding recommendations

Award phase: Students select grant recipients following applicant presentations

Recent Award Examples (2024-2025, $3,175 total):

$1,000 - Stipends for high school student mentors for summer band camp

$700 - Bexleo special effects photography

$575 - Felt wall tiles for high school social studies classroom acoustics

$700 - Student-led No Place for Hate activities

$200 - Student civic engagement/legislative testimony learning

Previous Year Award Examples (2023-2024, ~$5,000 total):

Math classroom technology upgrade

Art installation (Toqapus symbols)

Women in STEM Club

BMS outing to "The Outsiders" musical

Middle school 3-D printing and design club

Funding Source: Charlene Morgan Emerging Leaders Endowment Fund

Contact Information:

Phone: (614) 338-2093

Email: bef@bexley.us

Address: 348 S Cassingham Rd, Columbus, OH 43209

How to Apply

The application process involves several phases:

1. Nomination/Application Phase
- Staff and students submit grant applications (typically fall/early spring)
- Applicants prepare presentations describing their project or need

2. Student Review Process
- Bexley High School juniors and seniors serve as grant review committee members
- Student review teams meet with applicants to discuss proposals
- Students make funding recommendations based on presentations

3. Award Selection
- Student grant makers review all recommendations and presentations
- Students vote on final funding awards
- Winners are notified and awards are distributed

Key Details:

Specific application deadlines vary by year (contact foundation for current timeline)

Required format: Verbal presentation to student review committee

Applicants meet with student reviewers prior to final selection

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