Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund
About This Grant
Worcester County 10/1/26 11/18/26
Eligibility: Projects increasing access to education, celebrating culture, building youth social skills, expanding food distribution, or raising awareness about mental health in Worcester County.
Grant Summary
Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund is a Greater Worcester Community Foundation grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are due 2026-11-18 (closing in 20 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Projects increasing access to education, celebrating culture, building youth social skills, expanding food distribution, or raising awareness about mental health in Worcester County.
How to Apply
Not stated by funder
2026-11-18
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund from Greater Worcester Community Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Greater Worcester Community Foundation before the deadline.
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Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund?
Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund is offered by Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and its eligibility is set by the funder's own terms, which read: "Projects increasing access to education, celebrating culture, building youth social skills, expanding food distribution, or raising awareness about mental health in Worcester County." It is available in MA. Check the full eligibility section of the funder's notice before applying.
How much funding does the Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund provide?
Greater Worcester Community Foundation does not publish a set award amount for Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund deadline?
Applications for Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund are due 2026-11-18 (closing in 20 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund?
To apply for Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
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