Student United Way is now accepting grant applications!
With $25,000 to invest back into Logan County and months of eye-opening experiences behind them, the Student United Way group is ready to hear your ideas.
After learning firsthand about the human service needs across Logan County, these students are stepping into their role as community leaders—reviewing grant applications and allocating grant dollars to programs that support local youth.
Who Should Apply
Local schools, educators, nonprofit organizations, churches, and government entities are encouraged to apply for a United Way Youth Allocations Grant by March 13. Grants will be decided in April and may be used during the summer of 2026 or the 2026–27 school year.
Grant Focus Areas
This year, Student United Way is especially interested in proposals that address the following needs identified by the students:
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Mental Health – including one-on-one support for students, coping skill education, and creative programming to support the mental health of youth in our community
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Anti-Vaping Initiatives – including prevention education and support for students currently vaping
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Poverty-Fighting Initiatives – such as financial literacy, career exploration, and employment opportunities for teens
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Mentoring Programs
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Other innovative ideas that support local youth
Applications may support new or existing in-school or community-based programs serving Logan County youth under the age of 18.
Why Student United Way
The 24 high school students participating in United Way’s year-long leadership development program developed these funding priorities after a series of immersive learning experiences, including a poverty simulation, site visits with local agencies, and conversations with organizations serving youth and families. Through these experiences, students gained a deeper understanding of community challenges and the power of local giving and strategic funding to create change.
👉 CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION
Students participating in Student United Way this year include: 
Maci Flesher, Jaslene Maier, Oliver Grandstaff, and Summer Maley from Bellefontaine High School.
Ashton Whitt, Hadley Boysel, Lillian Kerns, and Diesel Baughman from Benjamin Logan High School.
Allena Miller, Lincoln Roell, Makarios Kariuki, and Ransom Lambert from Calvary Christian.
Lily Wickline, Cooper Hall, Tyler Tidwell, and Quinn Imm from Indian Lake High School.
Zoey Ransbottom, Grady Jenkins, Emilee Robinson, and Gabe Steinman from Riverside High School.
Kaylee Bair, Kylan King, Savannah Gluckle, and Emma Liggett from West Liberty-Salem High School.