We Support NYC Youth Education

Youth Innovation NYC is a new initiative led by youth that’s for youth. We provide support for innovative non-profit organizations that focus on children and  youth education in the New York City metropolitan area.


We’re currently focusing our efforts on offering strategic grants and free resources. In the near future our goal is to design programs and youth volunteering opportunities.

Youth Innovation NYC is a new initiative led by youth that’s for youth. We provide support for innovative non-profit organizations that focus on children and  youth education in the New York City metropolitan area.


We’re currently focusing our efforts on offering strategic grants and free resources. In the near future our goal is to design programs and youth volunteering opportunities.

Our Vision

Every young person should have an equitable opportunity for a high-quality education.

Our Core Values

All of our efforts are driven by the following core values

All of our efforts are driven by the following core values

Empathy

Understanding the shared experiences of Youth in NYC - especially those who do not have access to proper educational resources

Equity

Providing resources to promote equality in the city so that every young person, regardless of background, has equal educational oppurtunities

Opportunity

Ensuring that the youth have access to life-changing and foundational oppurtunities

Inclusion

Helping the largest population of underserved youth, most effeciently, regardless of background

Dignity

Inspiring youth to believe in themselves and their untapped potential

Education

Driving transformative experiences for life and communities in New York

Meet our Team

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Meet our Team

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Our Programs

Youth Innovation Initiative (YII) is proud to announce our first grant cycle! 

We're accepting grant applications until December 18th and final decisions will be made no later than January 8th. If you’re an innovative 501(c)(3) organization that’s based in NYC and supports children and/or youth education in NYC, this may be a great opportunity for you to get access to modest funding support. During this cycle we’re awarding 3 organizations up to $6,000 each.

Click here to learn about eligibility criteria, the application process and judging criteria.

Meet our Team

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