Youth Community Fund

A group shot of student volunteers and police officers at a community event.
YCF members volunteered at the 2025 Town of Eastchester's National Night Out, an event that promotes police-community partnerships.

Youth Community Fund Grant

A $5,000 allocation to fund local youth initiatives.

Each summer, the members of the Youth Community Fund select one or more local youth initiatives to support. Nonprofit organizations and local agencies serving the residents of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe are eligible.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

We will re-open this application in September 2025 for the 2025-26 grant year.  

The YCF is a group of high school students from Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe who want to make an impact in their community. YCF is open to students grades 9–12 on the member team and 11th graders on the leadership team.

Members will participate in community service, fundraising and support local non-profit agencies. They will also raise funds and distribute these funds to local agencies, who provide important services to the BET community, via a grant application process.

Grants will be evaluated and voted on by members of the YCF.

The YCF Feed

A group shot of student volunteers and police officers at a community event.

National Night Out 2025

The Youth Community Fund was able to help with setting up and meet with many...
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YCF Awards Youth-Focused Community Education Grants

This spring three local organizations – each approaching youth development and community education from a...
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RESCHEDULING: Middle School Event

NOTE: This event, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 5pm, will be rescheduled. :: Students,...
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YCF Grant Applications Due Weds., April 30

April 9, 2025: The Youth Community Fund (YCF) grant application for 2025-2026 is now open. The...
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Groups of 8-10 teenagers sit at round tables in discussion groups.

The Harris Project Brings CODA Awareness to YCF

On Sunday, February 9th, the Youth Community Fund welcomed Stephanie Marquesano, founder of The Harris...
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A large room full of adults and teens sit at round tables and talk with each other.

50 Local Residents & Teens Volunteer as Evaluators

On Thursday, January 30th, residents from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe gathered at the Eastchester Community...
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Photo of a special needs-focused ballet class with teen participants.

Bronxville Ballet’s Special Needs Program Thrives with YCF Support

By Elizabeth Barnes and Maya Mincak. ...Dimas launched a new ballet program for special needs...
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Call to Join YCF Leadership and Member Teams

By Peggy Belles, Amy Korb, and The Community Fund of BET Board The Youth Community...
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Six White teenagers pose for a group photo at paddleball courts during a tournament fundraiser.

Youth Community Fund Holds 2nd Annual Paddle Tennis Tournament

By Sofia Caballes, Co-Chair, Public Relations, Youth Community Fund Whoosh! Bam! Thwack! Swoosh! These are...
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Four people of of different races and genders pose for a photo at an outdoor basketball tournament.

Community Spirit On Display at 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament 

Over 100 teens from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe enjoyed competition and community building at The...
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Co-Chairs

Beth Larkin and Dennise Mulvihill