Write to Thrive Fund (youth writing and well-being grants, Cohort 2)

826 National gives $15,000 to $25,000 in flexible money to schools and youth programs that run its writing and well-being workshops for 100 or more students in grades 4-12.

Amount: $15,000 (100-199 students), $20,000 (200-299) or $25,000 (300-500)
Can a for-profit school apply?: Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline: Nov 6, 2026 (9 days left)
Who this fits: Private schoolSchools and youth programs that can run in-person writing workshops for at least 100 students in grades 4-12. The real test is the 100-student count, which rules out most small microschools and co-ops.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools: Not stated for new schools
Where: National: schools in any US state
Last checked: Oct 28, 2026on 826national.org

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Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

Whether a for-profit school counts as a youth-serving organization
Exact start date (page shows both February 2 and February 15, 2027)

How to apply

Step 1: Count how many grades 4-12 students will take part (100 minimum)
Step 2: Plan eight in-person writing sessions between February and August 2027
Step 3: Apply on the 826 National page by November 6, 2026

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“This grant opportunity is open to youth-serving organizations, such as schools and out-of-school-time providers.”

In the funder’s own words, from 826national.org, checked Oct 28, 2026.

Groups in cities with an 826 chapter (Boston, Chicago, Detroit area, Los Angeles, Twin Cities, New York City, San Francisco, Washington DC) are not considered; Arkansas has none. You run eight 60-minute sessions between February and August 31, 2027, join four cohort calls and do surveys. Money is general operating support. Priority to schools serving low-income, BIPOC or English learner students. Faith hint: not stated. Paid to: the school.

At least 100 students in grades 4-12 in the program
All sessions in person
Eight 60-minute writing sessions, Feb to Aug 31, 2027
Four 2-hour cohort gatherings and required surveys
Not in a city with an 826 chapter
Share a selection of final student writing with 826 National

Timing

Applications open October 2 to November 6, 2026. Awards announced by January 11, 2027.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

Something off?

Tell us what looks wrong and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page. Nothing here changes until a person checks.

How to apply

Count how many grades 4-12 students will take part (100 minimum)

Plan eight in-person writing sessions between February and August 2027

Apply on the 826 National page by November 6, 2026

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“This grant opportunity is open to youth-serving organizations, such as schools and out-of-school-time providers.”

In the funder’s own words, from 826national.org, checked Oct 28, 2026.

At least 100 students in grades 4-12 in the program

All sessions in person

Eight 60-minute writing sessions, Feb to Aug 31, 2027

Four 2-hour cohort gatherings and required surveys

Not in a city with an 826 chapter

Share a selection of final student writing with 826 National

Something off?

Tell us what looks wrong and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page. Nothing here changes until a person checks.