Grant Request Grand Canyon Youth
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Grand Canyon Youth
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: GCY
Mailing Address: 2131 N First St
City: Flagstaff
State: State
Postal Code: 86004
Main Phone: 928-773-7921
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.gcyouth.org
Employer ID Number: 86-0905180
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 03/31/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000
Project Title: Providing Life-Changing River Expeditions to the Next Generation
Project Description:
The Charles & Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation’s mission to improve and transform the lives of children in the U.S. in hopes of providing them with the necessary tools to succeed and achieve their full potential dovetails nicely with Grand Canyon Youth’s (GCY’s) mission to offer educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest. Through our programs, we work to empower youth to live with purpose while discovering and caring for self, community, and the natural world. GCY would be thrilled to receive support from your foundation, enabling us to transform the lives of the next generation of young people TOGETHER.
Since 1998, GCY has served over 13,500 young people (aged 10-19) from across the country. Our outdoor programs are progressively tiered to encourage participation at any experience level: from 1-day kayaking expeditions for elementary school youth, to multi-day rafting trips for middle schoolers, to multi-week expeditions down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon for high school students. Youth participate in every aspect of our expeditions, from paddling the boats through rapids, unloading gear and setting up camp, doing hands-on science and art, cooking healthy group meals, hiking side canyons, swimming in the river, and sleeping under the stars. Customized curriculums are facilitated by experts who join our expeditions, including field scientists, artists, land managers, park rangers, and professional outdoor guides. On our screen-free expeditions, youth have the opportunity to build confidence and community by facing challenges independently and as a team, which is so important for today’s young people. To ensure cost is not a barrier to participation, GCY offsets expedition costs through year-round fundraising, and we offer youth applicants additional direct financial aid.
Would you consider supporting our 2026 expedition season with a $10,000 grant?
Total Project Budget: 1,823,406
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Income from program fees, grant funding from private foundations (like Catena and National Recreational Foundation), in-kind support from government agencies (like United States Geological Survey), contributions from individual donors, fundraising events, merch sales, and investment income.
Project Duration: March 1, 2026- October 1, 2026
Geographical Area Served: United States- nationwide
Age Group To Be Served: 10-19
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Clare
Contact Last Name: Magneson
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 928-773-7921
Contact Email: clare@gcyouth.org