Youth Program Grants

Youth Program Grants is sponsored by Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Supports youth programs in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, with grants awarded to organizations like BEAMING, Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin.

Youth Programs | Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Youth Programs | Oshkosh Area Community Foundation 230 Ohio Street Suite 100 | Oshkosh WI 54902 Youth Development | Outdoor Education | Adaptive Equipment purpose: To support charitable projects and programs that further youth development.

geographic scope: Winnebago County range of grantmaking: Grant awards are typically less than $3,000 application deadline: January 23, 2026 grant decisions: Late February/early March contact : Amy Putzer , Director of Programs Add to the development of youth through environmental education and/or outdoor learning experiences. Establish new services for youth where there is a documented need.

Strengthen existing youth programs that show continued need, especially those that promote volunteerism and/or leadership skill development. Supply adaptive equipment or assistive devices like walkers, wheelchairs, or hearing aids to children with impairments or disabilities.

Youth program grant proposals will be assessed using the following criteria: Alignment with Funding Priorities: Does the proposal address key areas such as environmental education, new or enhanced youth services, leadership development, or adaptive equipment for children with impairments? Impact Potential: Is the program likely to produce measurable, meaningful outcomes benefiting a significant number of youth?

Program Feasibility: Does the organization present a clear, realistic plan with a well-justified budget? Community Need: Does the program effectively identify and aim to fill a documented community need or service gap in youth development? Past Performance (if applicable): For returning applicants, were previous grants used effectively, and is there evidence—such as participant feedback—of a positive impact?

Youth Program Grant Awards – Spring 2026 Youth Program Grant Awards – Spring 2025 Youth Program Grant Awards – Spring 2024 Programs promoting religious activities or a specific journey of faith Individual youth travel and exchange programs, including but not limited to Foreign Exchange, People to People International, and service club-sponsored programs HOW TO APPLY | ACCESS SAVED APPLICATION TECH TIP : If your grant request is similar to a past grant request, save time by copying your previous application responses into your new application, then review each response and make updates as necessary.

PREVIEW the grant application questions for Youth Programs . Submit an online grant application form in the Community Foundation’s new grant portal before the application deadline. All applications MUST be submitted online.

If requested, provide any additional supporting documentation after your application undergoes an initial review. Documentation might include your 501(c)(3) determination letter, Board of Directors list, organizational income statement or balance sheet, most recent IRS Form 990, etc.