Fueling Leadership
Our grant programs are designed to support educators who bring creative, standards-based projects to their classrooms and to empower students to take on leadership roles in philanthropy. From fostering innovative teaching practices to encouraging youth involvement in meaningful causes, our grants make a lasting impact on students, educators, and the broader community.
Our Grants
We provide grants that target innovation and community spirit in students and educators.
Educator Innovation Grants
“It's been clear that my students love literature because when we read stories as a whole class, there is so much participation. However, whenever it is time to read on their own, they suddenly "hate reading." Enter the VOX Books, and a whole new world is opening up for them! They actually ask me when their independent reading time will be! They are telling me the plot of their stories! They want to tell me the page number they're on, because they've never made progress like this! These books are building on their strengths, helping them with skills, and most of all - giving them confidence.”
The WRCEF awarded this $1500 grant to 7th grade reading students of Mrs. Lunger - earphones, recorded stories, sentences to see, stories to hear - means improved literacy for struggling readers.
Youth in Philanthropy Grants
Our Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program teaches high school students the meaning of philanthropy, how nonprofits function, and the various ways individuals can contribute to meaningful causes. Each year, high school students allocate real grants totaling $5,000 to community organizations. In spring 2026, our chapter awarded:
- Association for Inclusion, Respect, and Equity—”You Belong” Safe2Say Yard Signs and Posters, $200
- Family Service Association of NEPA—New Laptops for Help Line, $530
- Foundation for Free Enterprise Education—Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week 2026 and Speaker Series, $195
- Kelsey’s Dream—Comfort and Support Programs for Children with Cancer, $1,000
- Kingdom Kidz—SafeKIDZ!, $1,000
- Milton Lutheran Church—Self-Care Sanctuary, $500
- Northern Montour Recreation Association—Refrigerator Replacement, $500
- Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement—2026 Camp Cadet, $500
- Transitions of PA—Still Blooming Survivor Art Group, $675
(Accepting applications in March 2027.)
2025 YIP Grants
Hunter’s Heart and Hustle
Northern Montour Recreation Association
CSO Food Program
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week 2025
Camp Dost
Warrior Run Women in Need Project
Safe KIDZ
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GRANT SPOTLIGHT
“Reading! Reading! Get Caught Reading!” A fall 2024 grant in the junior/senior high set up a challenge for 7th - 12th grade to get caught reading independently on their own time in school. The Culture of Reading Team set out to instill a love of reading through rewards and incentives throughout the school year. Evidence supports the fact that students need to become readers and/or find a love of reading to feel success in many other aspects of their lives. Congrats to this team on their initiative!