Give Next | Youth Grantmaking in Larimer County

Jan 13, 2026

Chris Garcia

Give Next is a school-based youth grantmaking program for middle and high school students in Larimer County. The year-long program challenges students to explore complex social issues, think critically about their role in creating change, and take action by investing in local nonprofits. Students experience the power of collaboration and the impact they can have on their community.

Chris's presentation will include an overview of the program, the impact we’ve seen over the past thirteen years both in the classroom and in the community, insights into how the program evaluates goal achievement, highlights from last year, and updates on this year’s classrooms and their progress thus far.