JCCF Awards More Than $159,000 in Youth Programming Grants
Published: June 10, 2026 by Johnson County Community Foundation
The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Youth Programming Grants, awarding a total of $159,971 to eight organizations dedicated to enhancing opportunities and outcomes for young people throughout Johnson County.
These grants support innovative programs and projects that invest in education, workforce development, early childhood learning, recreation, and essential services that help youth thrive.
The 2026 Youth Programming Grant recipients include:
- Boys & Girls Club of Johnson County – $28,000
- Mobile Programming & Garden Expansion
- Imagination Library of Johnson County – $3,971
- Printing for Hospital Registration Materials
- Indiana FFA Leadership Foundation – $10,000
- Access to Adventure: Community Youth Day Camp Initiative
- Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation – $7,500
- Construction Trades
- Yes Ministries Daycare – $35,000
- YesMinistries.lol Daycare, Nursery and PreK in Trafalgar
- Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance – $25,000
- Aspire School to Work Program
- Central Nine Career Center – $30,000
- Greenhouse Evaporation Wall
- KIC-IT – $20,500
- Safe Housing Preservation Project for Youth
"Investing in our young people is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen the future of Johnson County," said Kim Kasting, President & CEO of the Johnson County Community Foundation. "These organizations are creating opportunities for youth to learn, grow, and succeed, and we are proud to partner with them through our youth programming grants."
JCCF's youth programming grants are made possible through the generosity of donors who are committed to improving the quality of life in Johnson County. By supporting programs that address the diverse needs and interests of local youth, these grants help cultivate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and engaged community members.
For more information about the Johnson County Community Foundation and its grantmaking initiatives, visit www.jccf.org.
