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The Fund for the Children, Youth and Families was established to invest in the betterment of underserved children, youth, and families across the greater Washington region. Specifically to invest in organizations achieving significant impact providing services and programming across the following program areas:

Grantmaking through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families began in 2016. Awards for the fifth and final round of funding were announced in December 2021. This fund is closed and there will be no future grant rounds.

The Greater Washington Community Foundation administered the Fund for Children, Youth, and Families.

2016 FFCYF Grantees

The Fund for Children, Youth, and Families’ inaugural funding cycle awarded $1.97 million in grants to 46 organizations addressing the FFCYF program areas. To view a listing of the 2016 FFCYF grantees click the button below.

2017 FFCYF Grantees

The Fund for Children, Youth, and Families’ 2017 funding cycle awarded $1.93 million in grants to 47 organizations addressing the FFCYF program areas. To view a listing of the 2017 FFCYF grantees click the button below.

2018 FFCYF Grantees

The Fund for Children, Youth, and Families’ 2018 funding cycle awarded $1.9 million in grants to 45 organizations addressing the FFCYF program areas. To view a listing of the 2018 FFCYF grantees click the button below.

2020 FFCYF Grantees

The Fund for Children, Youth, and Families’ 2020 funding cycle awarded $1.99 million in grants to 49 organizations addressing the FFCYF program areas. To view a listing of the 2020 FFCYF grantees click the button below.

2021 FFCYF Grantees

The Fund for Children, Youth, and Families’ 2021 funding cycle awarded $4.79 million in grants to 50 organizations addressing the FFCYF program areas. To view a listing of the 2021 FFCYF grantees click the button below.

Questions & Comments

Questions or comments regarding the Fund for Children, Youth, and Families can be directed to Brittany Owens, Program Associate, Community Investment Initiatives. Click the button below to email Brittany Owens.