(Greenville) – The Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC) and the Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF) Board of Trustees are pleased to announce grants totaling $66,774 for local nonprofit. Grants are awarded from the Kellogg Youth Fund.

The 2025 GYAC Cycle grants include:

• $3,341 to the Greenville Public Schools Iron Jackets Strength Program
• $15,000 to the Greenville Middle School Basketball Hoops
• $500 to the Education Foundation of Greenville Yellow Jacket Challenge
• $10,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation 2025 Toy Distribution
• $3,265 to the Greenville Public School Softball Pitching Machine
• $951.73 to Greenville Public Schools for Youth Volleyball Equipment
• $1,000 to the Greenville High Science Olympiad Team for program expansion
• $1,200 to the Greenville Youth Softball & Baseball League for field maintenance equipment
• $2,500 to the Gospel Army Student Black History Group Reenactment Program
• $6,400 to the Greenville Public Schools Chinese Immersion Program Booster Group
• $2,252.22 to the Greenville Middle School Strength and Conditioning Equipment
• $4,000 to the Greenville Area Recreation & Community Center HCAT Historical Documentary
• $1,065 to the Greenville High School Media Center Dynamic Shelving and Makerspace Project
• $11,000 to For Goodness Sake Holiday Helpers Program
• $2,500 to the Greenville High School Post Prom Event
• $1,000 to the Greenville Rotary Club/ Lions Club Spring Break Food Baskets
• $800 to the Greenville Public Schools EmpowHer Program

The mission of the Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC) is to make a difference by empowering youth, enhancing life, and enriching the community. Established in 1993, GYAC provides real life philanthropy experiences for members through grantmaking and community engagement. Comprised of local middle and high school students, the group awards grants to benefit youth-related needs in the community. To learn more about the Greenville Youth Advisory Council, click here.