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.