Apply for Youth as Solutions Program by August 28 to be Eligible for New $1,000 MLK Day Grants

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, the new chair of the National Governors Association launched his signature initiative, “Service United,” with $10 million in philanthropic support from The Andrew Carnegie Foundation to kickstart its efforts. Service United is a bipartisan call upon governors across the nation to promote paid workforce and community development through state-based service programs. The initiative will evaluate, scale and help implement a diverse array of service programs in participating states over the next year.

International Youth Day 2026 recognizes that while young people’s lives are shaped by different national and local realities, their aspirations are remarkably similar. Across countries and communities, young people seek dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation, decent work, quality education, and a sustainable future.

Join the Conversation - #YouthDay

The United Nations will commemorate International Youth Day 2026 on 12 August through an online campaign inviting young people worldwide to share messages of hope, support, and collaboration. Join the conversation by participating in activities, sharing youth-led initiatives, engaging with the digital solidarity campaign, and using your platforms to amplify young voices and promote inclusive, sustainable development.

By providing microgrants in varying amounts up to $1,000, K4C helps young citizen leaders execute and magnify their initiatives to help repair our world. Students 18 years of age and under may apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities throughout the United States.

Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000.

Wednesday, August 12 at 12:00pm Eastern

This is the moment to IGNITE your service-learning practice. Born out of years of research and practice, IGNITE is nylc’s newest service-learning cycle, built to help schools and youth organizations move young people from civic knowledge to civic action. In this session, you’ll be among the first to see the cycle unveiled in full: what it is, how it works, and why it’s different from what’s come before. nylc staff will walk through each element live, showing exactly how IGNITE translates into real classrooms and real programs, not just theory on a slide. You’ll leave with an early look at the tools and resources behind the framework, plus a clear sense of how to bring IGNITE to your own program or classroom. 

College-aged Americans make up a vitally important block of the electorate. And many of these young Americans are entering our electoral process for the first time during a very busy period of life, and seriously benefit from voter education on the registration and voting process. They also benefit from information about specific questions relevant to college voters, like whether to register to vote in their home state or their campus address. Join the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to find out how you can plan a celebration that will help our democracy close the participation gap among college students, help students exercise their voting power, and shape the future of our democracy.