Welcome to GCYF!

Grantmakers for Children, Youth, and Families (GCYF) serves as a point of contact for grantmakers seeking collegial and collaborative relationships with other funders concerned with children, youth, and families.

GCYF is not a grantmaking institution. For information on grant opportunities, visit The Foundation Center website.

GCYF 2012 Annual Conference October 9-12 in El Paso, TX 

The GCYF 2012 Annual Conference, taking place October 9-12 in El Paso, TX, will focus on the theme, Investing in Promising Futures for All. Reflecting three trends changing the face of our communities—immigration, migration, and demographic shifts—the Conference will explore the challenges and opportunities these trends present for public and private funders concerned with improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. 

Participate in Our Upcoming Funder Call With the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice
On May 17, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice will discuss the work of the National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention and how grantmakers can work in collaboration with federal, state and local governments on violence prevention. 

Register for the GCYF Parent Organizing Institute!
The 2012 GCYF Parent Organizing and Community Engagement Institute for Grantmakers, July 24-26 in Orlando, Florida, is an opportunity for grantmakers to go beyond the headlines and explore for themselves the realities, the leadership, and the most effective strategies behind the parent organizing and engagement movement taking place across the country today.