18 Mar 2026 Youth Service Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the named recipients of the 2026 Youth Service Grant for providing service to the youth of all nations and for playing an active role in the development and success of Alpha Phi Omega. The youth service programs established and implemented by each chapter are often designed to support Frank Reed Horton’s dream of changing the lives of youth throughout the world, especially through participation in Spring Youth Service Day, which the Youth Service Grant frequently funds. As chapters evolve through officer transition and expanding diversity, their programs evolve as well. With that, ingenuity is key in making a greater impact on our youth.
The goal of the Youth Service Grant (YSG) is to provide funding for chapters to encourage and inspire children and young people in a socially positive manner. All projects are to be conducted between March 15 and November 15, 2026.
The 2026 Youth Service Grant recipients can be found here: https://apo.org/about-us/our-story/youth-service-grant/
| CHAPTER | REGION | AMOUNT AWARDED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Theta Pi Chapter at National University | B | $500 | |
| Host an outdoor children’s music program at the public city park with live acoustic music, group movement and sensory-friendly story reading. | |||
| Beta Beta Chapter at Michigan State University | G | $360 | |
| Create colorful fleece blankets for hospitalized children. | |||
| Tau Lambda Chapter at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | H | $500 | |
| Participate in the Rose-Hulman STEM Jubilee to teach children about the fun of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. | |||
| Chi Nu Chapter at Grambling State University | J | $500 | |
| Build a community garden for local students to learn about gardening and have access to fresh produce. | |||
| Omega Psi Chapter at Jackson State University | J | $500 | |
| Package care kits with local youth to raise awareness and help tackle food insecurity. | |||
| Psi Sigma Chapter at Albany State University | J | $500 | |
| Host interactive workshops that teach students how to recognize and manage stress and build emotional awareness. | |||
| Sigma Iota Chapter at Valdosta State University | J | 200 | |
| Host a Y2K-themed field day for youth in the community. | |||
| Alpha Theta Mu Chapter at Kennesaw State University | J | 400 | |
| Provide literacy support for youth in the community along with a service-learning workshop to get children involved in the community. | |||
| Delta Kappa Chapter at Emory University | J | 475 | |
| Organize, fundraise and assemble resources that support Lifeline Animal Project and the Snack in a Backpack initiative at a local church. | |||
| Alpha Theta Omicron Chapter at Florida SouthWestern State College | K | 475 | |
| Uplift youth in the community experiencing economic hardship through activities that support emotional wellbeing, provide care essentials and promote self-confidence. | |||
| Gamma Lambda Chapter at Clemson University | L | 400 | |
| Upkeep facility grounds of a local community center and establish a Little Free Library on-site. | |||
| Kappa Mu Chapter at Johns Hopkins University | N | 450 | |
| Host a carnival for the children of Baltimore City that provides a fun, safe and engaging experience. | |||
| Alpha Delta Phi Chapter at Seton Hall University | P | 400 | |
| Create care packages for hospitalized youth that inspire creativity and imagination. | |||
| Pi Upsilon Chapter at Drew University | P | 250 | |
| Host a food and book drive focused on addressing youth food insecurity and raising awareness about the need for consistent access to nutritious food. | |||
| Epsilon Zeta Chapter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Q | 300 | |
| Participate in the Schuyler Mansion Crafts event to teach children historical crafts like bookbinding, portrait painting, mending and needle point embroidery. | |||
| Kappa Omicron Chapter at the University of Massachusetts | R | 450 | |
| Host a Merit Badge University to offer badges in astronomy, engineering, fire safety, first aid, public speaking and sustainability. | |||
| Xi Phi Chapter at the University of New Haven | R | 500 | |
| Host a Special Olympics Inclusive Sports Day in collaboration with Special Olympics Connecticut, offering adaptive, age-appropriate activities to youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | |||
| Alpha Theta Eta Chapter at Northeastern University | R | 200 | |
| Make fleece blankets for Project Linus (an organization that distributes donations to children in hospitals or affected by crisis) and Room to Grow (an organization that supports low-income families with essential needs for youth). | |||
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