Fresno Regional Foundation

Grants Advisory Board for Youth

Our youth have a lot to offer—fresh ideas, good questions, and a genuine desire to give back. Fresno Regional Foundation’s Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY) supports youth participation in philanthropy and civic engagement. Here’s how:

Join our Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY)

Board members distribute requests for proposals that benefit youth, study incoming grant requests, and recommend grants to the Foundation’s board of directors. In the process, you’ll learn about meeting facilitation, public speaking and development strategies. Contact us to find out how to join.

Apply for funding to support your community project

Apply for a grant from GABY to support a special community project or the work of a local youth group or youth-serving group. Proposals must be written by youth and demonstrate a positive impact on the community.

Ready to share your talents? Find out how to join GABY, apply for a grant, or learn about past recipients.

2007 GABY grant recipients

In 2007, our Grants Advisory Board for Youth gave away a total of $16,686:          

• Bullard High School $1,000   
• Bullard High School Earth Club $680   
• Bullard High School  $1,000    
• Bullard High School Earth Club $680    
• Central East High School $1,300    
• Dare to Dream "Malaga"  $150    
• Girl Scouts of America, Troop 157, Hanford $988    
• Hanford High School $1,800    
• Interfaith Youth Alliance $1,200    
• Judah First Church $2,000    
• Madera South High School $2,000    
• Merced Chapter California Youth Connection $2,000  
• Slater Soaring Eagle $500    
• Sunnyside High School $1,500    
• Youth Leadership Institute $1,168    
• Zimmerman Boys & Girls Club $400   

Application deadlines

• Arts and Culture - March 6, 2009, 5:00 p.m. CLOSED for 2009
• Youth - June 12, 2009, 5:00 p.m. CLOSED for 2009
• Human Services - September 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Important Dates

Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) grantmaking for Mariposa and Madera Counties Organization Profile Deadline September 4, 2009 at 5:00 pm, Grant Application deadline September 11, 2009 at 5:00 pm.