The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF) has launched a new grant initiative offering up to $50,000 to organizations serving youth in Inglewood, California. Funded through the recently established Inglewood Youth Education Fund, these grants aim to create sustainable impact for Inglewood residents under age 24.

"This initiative represents our commitment to creating lasting educational opportunities for Inglewood's youth," said Kerry Franco, President and Chief Deputy of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation at the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation. "By focusing on these critical areas, we're addressing both immediate needs and long-term aspirations of young people in the community."

The grants target five priority areas:

1. After-School Tutoring: for Inglewood student tutoring and enrichment.

2. Youth Innovation and STEM Design Camps: for developing and operating coding, science, technology, and engineering camps.

3. Keeping Students in School: Initiatives keeping high school students engaged and on track to graduate

4. Opening Pathways to College: for expanding counseling and supporting students seeking a post-secondary education.

5. College Scholarships: for Inglewood students with high financial need who are accepted to either a two-year or four-year college.

Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, and public-sector programs. While funded projects must serve Inglewood youth, organizations need not be Inglewood-based or exclusively serve this population. Successful applications will demonstrate community engagement, student input, and proven effectiveness.

Key Dates:

• Application Opens: May 16, 2025
• Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
• Grant Announcements: October 2025

GLAEF anticipates awarding up to eight grants in this funding cycle. Applications must be submitted through the online portal at: www.glaef.org/grantmaking.

The Inglewood Youth Education Fund was established in 2024 through the Inglewood Home Assist Fund, a collaboration between the City of Inglewood, Mayor James T. Butts, and developers of the Intuit Dome.

The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation is the philanthropic partner of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), the largest regional education agency in the nation. The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation operates autonomously from the Los Angeles County Office of Education and serves 80 school districts with more than than 1.3 million TK-12th grade students throughout LA County. Established in 2019, GLAEF seeks to address the region's most pressing educational equity challenges impacting vulnerable communities by providing access to empowering and innovative educational resources.

For more information about the Inglewood Youth Education Fund or contribute to the endowment email info@glaef.org, or visit www.glaef.org.