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Invite to Funders to Join Cohort II of the Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark

INFO SESSION: November 12 or December 4

The Schott Foundation for Public Education invites funders to join Cohort II of the Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark, beginning January 2027. The Benchmark helps foundations assess and strengthen sustainable grantmaking practices, including multi-year funding, unrestricted support, and streamlined reporting. For more information, join information sessions on Nov 12 or Dec 4 at 1:00PM ET.

Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison (OYCL) Program

DEADLINE: November 16

The Forum for Youth Investment seeks applications for the Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison (OYCL) Program. This paid fellowship is for young people ages 16–26 who have been disconnected from school and work, or who have lived experience in systems like foster care, juvenile justice, housing instability. OYCLs build policy skills, speak directly with Members of Congress, and advocate for systems change rooted in their own passion and experience.

AI Innovation Challenge for Afterschool Programs

DEADLINE: November 19

STEM Next Opportunity Fund, in partnership with the Panasonic Foundation, has launched the AI Innovation Challenge, a national competition that challenges high school youth in afterschool programs to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges using AI.

2027 Young Futures Awards

DEADLINE: December 11

Young Futures seeks nominations for young leaders and adult champions making the digital world an easier place to grow up. Supported by GTY member Hopelab.

National Coach Survey 2026

Call for youth sports coaches: Aspen Institute Project Play asks all youth sports coaches (past and present) to take The National Coach Survey to help shape the future of youth athletics. Supported by GTY member Susan Crown Exchange. If your organization can help amplify the survey with your networks use this communications toolkit.