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The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF) 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

ILF seeks programs that:<\/p>\n

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  1. Activate a student’s full support ecosystem: families, caregivers, mentors, and community members<\/li>\n
  2. Integrate reflection and skill-building into service experiences<\/li>\n
  3. Center youth voice and leadership<\/li>\n
  4. Foster connection and\u00a0a strong sense\u00a0of purpose<\/li>\n
  5. Extend enriching learning environments beyond the classroom<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Unlike traditional volunteer initiatives, ILF’s 2026 focus is on service as a meaningful learning pathway — not just participation, but ownership and growth.<\/p>\n

    “Young people want to make a difference,” said Chris Graham,\u00a0Chairman\u00a0and 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.”<\/p>\n

    By supporting community-rooted, youth-centered service, ILF\u00a0seeks\u00a0to help students grow in a manner that will expand into everyday life, empowering students to flourish beyond the classroom, which improves learning outcomes.<\/p>\n

    How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

    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 PT. Award decisions are expected to be announced in June 2026.<\/p>\n

    For eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and deadlines, visit www.imaginelearningfoundation.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with <\/em>NonProfit PRO. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of <\/em>NonProfit PRO.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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