IYEF Grant Program
About the Grant Program
The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF) is excited to announce the 2026-2027 Inglewood Youth Education Fund grant program (IYEF). IYEF supports nonprofit organizations, schools, districts/LEAs, and public service providers dedicated to uplifting and empowering youth in Inglewood, California.​
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For the 2026–2027 funding cycle, IYEF offers two grant opportunities designed to support organizations at different stages of growth and capacity.
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Program Support Grants
Five grants of $50,000 will be awarded to organizations with annual operating budgets over $1 million.
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These grants support established youth-serving programs in Inglewood. Funding may be used for program operations, expanded services, staffing, participant support, or other activities that strengthen youth programming. Grant funds must support activities occurring between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.
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Capacity Building Grants
Ten grants of $10,000 will be awarded to organizations with annual operating budgets under $1 million.
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These grants provide flexible operating support to smaller and emerging organizations serving Inglewood youth. Funding may be used for staffing, operations, technology, outreach, supplies, and other organizational needs that strengthen long-term sustainability and impact.
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Funding Priorities
Proposals should align with one or more of the Fund's five focus areas:
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After-School Tutoring: Enhancing Inglewood student tutoring and enrichment.
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Youth Innovation and STEM Design Camps: Developing and operating coding, science, technology, and engineering camps.
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Keeping Students in School: Enhancing opportunities for Inglewood students to attend and matriculate through educational systems.
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Opening Pathways to College: Expanding counseling and supporting students seeking a post-secondary education.
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College Scholarships: Supporting Inglewood students with high financial need who are accepted to either a two-year or four-year college.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, schools (including public charter schools and independent and parochial K-12 schools), districts/LEAs, and public agencies serving youth in Inglewood. Independent and parochial K–12 schools serving Inglewood students are also eligible to apply.
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Preference may be given to collaborative proposals involving nonprofits, schools/districts/LEAs, and public sector partners.
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To be considered, applicants must:
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Serve youth ages 0–24 residing in Inglewood
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Provide programming aligned with at least one of the Fund’s five focus areas
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Serve students from low-income families
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Provide funded programs or services at no cost to participants
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Before applying, please review the following important information:
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Organizations that received funding through the 2025-2026 Inglewood Youth Education Fund are not eligible to apply for the 2026–2027 funding cycle.
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Organizations may apply for only one funding opportunity based on their annual operating budget.
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Grant funds must support activities taking place between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027.
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Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Key Dates
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Application Opens: June 1, 2026
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Application Closes: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Grant Recipients Announced: September 2026
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Grant Cycle: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
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Reporting Deadline: November 1, 2027