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Young Service America is currently accepting applications for its Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Hershey Company, in partnership with Youth Service America (YSA), is offering the Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes Grants to support youth-designed and youth-led projects during Youth Service Month and Global Youth Service Day 2026.
The grants are designed to empower young people to lead meaningful service, advocacy, and community-building initiatives that promote empathy, inclusivity, and social connection.
Total funding available: $50,000
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be young people or youth-led groups proposing a community-based project
Design and lead the project themselves, with adult support as needed
Implement the project in the community where the youth applicant lives
Commit to required orientation, planning, and reporting activities
Apply for Young Service America Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grant Program
