Children and Youth Program Grants

Children and Youth Program Grants awards grants of up to $25,000 to youth-serving organizations or established youth programs that serve children and youth facing systemic barriers to participation, including BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ youth, youth from economically disadvantaged communities, and youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

ProgramApplication Due DateChildren and Youth Virtual Drop In Office Hour
Children and Youth Program GrantsFebruary 13, 2026, 12:00 noon
(Applications open Jan. 16 | notification of decision in May 2026)
January 29, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM (CST)
Online drop-in session
Register here

February 3, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 pm (CST)
Online drop-in session
Register here

See the Children and Youth Program Overview Slide Deck here.

If you have any issues accessing your account, please contact grants@wpgfdn.org.


Children and Youth Applicant Guide

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