Individual Grants

GIEF’s Individual Learning Grants

1. Elementary/Summer

Summer Discovery Grant

These grants help students explore interests, build new skills, and engage in enriching summer learning opportunities. They support participation in experiences such as camps, workshops, outdoor programs, arts programs, academic enrichment opportunities, and specialized educational experiences. Learn more and Apply (HERE)

2. Middle School

8th Grade Freedom Tour Grant

This grant supports experiential learning opportunities that deepen students’ understanding of history, civic engagement, leadership, and social responsibility through travel and firsthand experiences via the YMCA Freedom Tour. Learn more and Apply (HERE)

3. High School

Mentored Learning Grant + Student Initiative Grant

These grants encourage skill development, innovation, leadership, and advanced learning. Regardless if it is a structured experience facilitated by an instructor or an independently led project, this grant encourages older students to dive deeper into their educational pursuits.

The Mentored Learning Grant supports high school students pursuing structured educational experiences guided by a mentor, instructor, coach, advisor, or professional in a particular field of interest. These grants encourage skill development, career exploration, and advanced learning through supported and guided educational opportunities. Learn more and Apply (HERE)

The Student Initiative Grant empowers high school students to design and pursue self-directed learning experiences based on their individual passions and goals. Whether launching a community project, developing a creative endeavor, pursuing independent research, or exploring entrepreneurship, this grant encourages innovation, leadership, and independent thinking. Learn more and Apply (HERE)