WELCOME
Youth Volunteer Corps engages youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service. Each year, the YVC International Youth Advisory Board is proud to select a theme and provide a grant opportunity to youth in the YVC network. Youth are invited to plan a project that fits the theme and apply for funding to implement the project. This year’s theme is Community and Care. Please review the following guidelines to apply for the 2026 Youth Grant. If you have questions about eligibility or the submission process, contact Sarah Miller at smiller@yvc.org.
Information
Quality YVC projects have an interactive icebreaker, service-learning activities, meaningful reflections, and team-based volunteer service that meets a real community need.
Eligibility:
Only active YVC youth volunteers are eligible for the YVC Youth Grant. Affiliates must be current on fees or dues payments, data collection, and reports for YVC (as applicable).
Award:
The 2026 YVC Youth Grant will be granted to three (3) YVC affiliates: two (2) $200 awards and one (1) $100 award.
Submission Deadline & Award Announcement:
The 2026 YVC Youth Grant is due on March 20, 2026. To submit, email this application directly to Sarah Miller at smiller@yvc.org. Grantees will be notified and publicly announced on or before March 25, 2026.
Application Information:
This grant application seeks to support service projects that the fit the Community and Care theme. These projects may benefit community members, schools, and charitable organizations.
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Review Information:
The YVC Youth Grant will support youth-created and youth-led volunteer service projects. YVC’s International Youth Advisory Board will decide the grantees. Following the March 20 deadline, IYAB will review and discuss applications. A member of IYAB will notify grantees by March 25, and a public announcement by YVCHQ will follow.
Grant Information:
Grants will not be made to individual youth volunteers. Grant checks will be sent directly to the sponsoring YVC program, and applications require the confirmation of the YVC Program Director. Grantees will be required to send photos and stories after completion to Sarah Miller with the assistance of their YVC program director.