Grantmaking

Prioritizing Youth and Young Adult Well-being

WNC is home to many organizations putting proven ideas into action on behalf of young people. We want to support this work by offering project implementation grants of up to $50,000 to be completed in 2027.

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in programs that are prepared to launch, grow, or scale efforts that strengthen:

Access to quality education
Access to healthcare
Career pathways and economic opportunity

Competitive proposals will:

Address critical gaps in youth health and well-being
Advance health equity, especially for underserved communities
Demonstrate a clear, actionable implementation plan
Show strong potential for measurable impact

What These Grants Support

Funding may be used to:

Launch new programs that are ready for implementation
Expand or replicate successful models
Increase access to existing services
Strengthen program delivery and outcomes

Expected Outcomes

Applicants should be prepared to:

Clearly define who will be served and how many
Identify measurable outcomes
Track progress and evaluate results

How to Apply

Organizations will begin with a pre-application outlining their program and readiness for implementation. Selected applicants will be asked to host a site visit for NHF staff and will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Deadline: June 4, 2026

Turning Plans into Impact

This funding opportunity is about moving from ideas to action. We’re excited to invest in organizations ready to deliver meaningful, measurable improvements in the lives of young people across our region.

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For Grant Recipients

Before we release grant funds to an organization, we ask you to approve a written agreement. Once the funds are released, grantees are asked to submit written progress reports on a timeline specified in each grant agreement.

Grantees must complete all reporting requirements to be eligible for for additional funding.