What is Give Next?

Give Next is a program of United Way of Larimer County with major support provided by Bohemian Foundation, the program’s mission sponsor.

The mission of Give Next is to educate students about the vital role that nonprofits and philanthropy play in the community by providing students with opportunities for service and leadership through philanthropy and volunteering.

Give Next is an opportunity that engages students with charitable giving, nonprofits and their community. It is a service-learning program that builds collaboration and critical thinking skills, with an overlay of civic engagement.

School applications for the 2013-14 school year are now available. Deadline to apply is extended to April 15, 2013. Click here for the application. 

How does Give Next work?

Give Next is a school-based program that is implemented into an existing classroom curriculum (middle school or high school).

Each Give Next classroom receives $5,000 for grant making in the areas of education, income, health, arts, and the environment. The money for the classroom grants is donated by local businesses, foundations and philanthropists.

Students work together to identify community needs, research nonprofits, volunteer, conduct site visits, review grant applications, make funding decisions, and award grants. At the end of the term, students plan an awards ceremony during which they share lessons learned through the program and award grant checks to selected nonprofits.

The Give Next program provides students an ideal opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in all five areas of 21st Century Skills: critical thinking, information literacy, collaboration, self direction and invention.

2012-13 Schools:

• Fort Collins High School
• Lesher Middle School
• Poudre High School
• Preston Middle School
• Webber Middle School

Mission Sponsor

2012-13 Sponsors

Patrick and Denise Juliana Philanthropy Fund