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Imagine Learning Foundation 2026 Signature Grant Program is a grant from the Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF) that funds nonprofit organizations engaging young people in community-rooted service experiences. The program prioritizes nonprofits that design age-appropriate service opportunities where K-12 youth can lead, collaborate, reflect, and succeed.
Funded projects should activate a student's full support ecosystem including families, caregivers, mentors, and community members, while centering youth voice and leadership. ILF emphasizes service as a meaningful learning pathway rather than traditional volunteerism. Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000.
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based nonprofits working with K-12 students. The application deadline is April 10, 2026.
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Tempe, Arizona — February 24, 2026 — The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF) today announced the launch of its 2026 Signature Grant Program, continuing its commitment to expanding meaningful opportunities to support the well-being of students and their support groups nationwide — at home and throughout the communities where they live and grow.
The 2026 grant cycle will prioritize nonprofit organizations that engage young people in authentic, age-appropriate service experiences rooted in their homes, neighborhoods, and community spaces. The focus reflects ILF’s continued evolution toward supporting programs that build connection, confidence, and purpose to support academic growth and achievement.
For the 2026 cycle, the Imagine Learning Foundation will prioritize nonprofit partners who intentionally design service opportunities where youth can lead, collaborate, reflect, and succeed.
Activate a student’s full support ecosystem: families, caregivers, mentors, and community members Integrate reflection and skill-building into service experiences Center youth voice and leadership Foster connection and a strong sense of purpose Extend enriching learning environments beyond the classroom Unlike traditional volunteer initiatives, ILF’s 2026 focus is on service as a meaningful learning pathway — not just participation, but ownership and growth.
“Young people want to make a difference,” said Chris Graham, Chairman and President of the Imagine Learning Foundation. “When we create space for them to lead and serve in their own communities, we’re supporting more than just academic learning — we’re helping them discover their strengths and their sense of purpose.
” By supporting community-rooted, youth-centered service, ILF seeks to help students grow in a manner that will expand into everyday life, empowering students to flourish beyond the classroom, which improves learning outcomes. Eligible nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for the 2026 Imagine Learning Foundation Signature Grant Program, with applications due by April 9, 2026, at 11:59pm PST.
Award decisions are expected to be announced in June 2026. For eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and deadlines, visit www. imaginelearningfoundation.
org . Imagine Learning Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the well-being of learners and those who support them at home and in their communities. Established in 2021, the foundation provides funding to mission-aligned national non-profit organizations that focus on enhancing the well-being of youth, families, and educators, with an emphasis on accelerating student achievement.
Imagine Learning Foundation is the philanthropic initiative of Imagine Learning, a leading creator of K–12 digital-first solutions, working alongside teachers to support 18 million students in over half of the districts nationwide.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations based and operating within the United States that work closely with K-12 students to improve their lives. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000 to $100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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