# Youth Philanthropy Service Grants

> Up to $500 from Legacy Foundation. Rolling deadline.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/youth-philanthropy-service-grants
- Provider: Legacy Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $500
- Deadline: Rolling deadline
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/in
- Official page: https://legacyfdn.org/nonprofits/youth-philanthropy-service-grants/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Legacy Foundation offers the Youth Philanthropy Service Grants to support civic engagement and hands-on service projects in Lake County, Indiana. This program is specifically targeted at sixth- to twelfth-grade students who are working under adult supervision. Rather than awarding funds directly to individual students, the program funds eligible applicant organizations that facilitate these youth projects. Eligible groups include educational institutions, faith-based organizations, community-based nonprofits, municipal youth departments, and youth clubs. The grant provides $500 to cover supplies, resource materials, or other items directly related to the service project, though it cannot be used for teacher stipends or presenter fees. Because this program is a project-based community grant rather than an individual academic scholarship, it does not require the FAFSA or any state financial aid applications. Instead, organizations must apply directly to the foundation. Applications are accepted on a rolling deadline, allowing groups to submit their project proposals at any time throughout the year.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IN
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade
- Targeted at 6th to 12th-grade students in Lake County, Indiana. Eligible applicant organizations include educational institutions, faith-based organizations, community-based nonprofits, municipal youth departments, and youth clubs.

## How to apply

Apply online through the Legacy Foundation grant portal link provided on the program page.

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