Youth Programs
Granting Purpose
We offer opportunities for Darien middle and high school students to get involved in local community service, philanthropy, community-building, and public health initiatives.
To register for the 2023-2024 school year please find your correct grade group below, click learn more, and then click register to fill out your application.
Freshman Community Group
Youth Give Back
Youth Asset Team
7th and 8th grade
9th grade
10th - 12th grade
The Community Fund of Darien offers a semester-long program for 7th and 8th grade students focused on giving back to their community.
The Community Fund of Darien’s Freshmen Community Group is exclusively for high school freshmen. YCG students explore YAT and YCF groups so that they may make an informed decision as to which group to join in 10th grade.
Youth Asset Team (YAT) is a group of 10-12th grade students who meet bi-weekly to learn about mental health and substance use. They are led in discussion about teen stress, struggles and substance use with a licensed professional counselor.
Youth Community Fund
10th - 12th grade
Youth Community Fund (YCF) is a group of 10-12th grade students who meet to learn about human service needs in our region. They solicit grant proposals from non-profits and award approximately $14,000/year in grants to non-profits.
