Logan County high school students involved in Student United Way are ready to invest $25,000 back into the community and are now accepting grant applications from local organizations.
After months of hands-on learning—visiting local agencies, participating in a poverty simulation, and exploring youth services—these students are stepping into leadership roles by reviewing applications and awarding funding to programs that support local youth.
Who Can Apply:
Local schools, educators, nonprofit organizations, churches, and government entities can apply for a United Way Youth Allocations Grant by March 13.
Grants will be decided in April and can be used during the summer of 2026 or the 2026–27 school year.
Funding Priorities:
Student United Way is especially interested in projects that address:
- Mental Health: One-on-one support, coping skills education, and creative programming
- Anti-Vaping Initiatives: Prevention education and support for students currently vaping
- Poverty-Fighting Initiatives: Financial literacy, career exploration, and employment opportunities for teens
- Mentoring Programs
- Other innovative ideas supporting local youth
Applications may fund new or existing in-school or community-based programs serving youth under 18.
About Student United Way:
The 24 participating students from six Logan County high schools developed these priorities through a year-long leadership program, gaining insight into community challenges and the power of strategic funding.
Participating Students:
- Bellefontaine High School: Maci Flesher, Jaslene Maier, Oliver Grandstaff, Summer Maley
- Benjamin Logan High School: Ashton Whitt, Hadley Boysel, Lillian Kerns, Diesel Baughman
- Calvary Christian: Allena Miller, Lincoln Roell, Makarios Kariuki, Ransom Lambert
- Indian Lake High School: Lily Wickline, Cooper Hall, Tyler Tidwell, Quinn Imm
- Riverside High School: Zoey Ransbottom, Grady Jenkins, Emilee Robinson, Gabe Steinman
- West Liberty-Salem High School: Kaylee Bair, Kylan King, Savannah Gluckle, Emma Liggett
For organizations interested in applying, the online grant application is now available HERE.
