Thursday, July 24, 2025
$220,000 Awarded to 12 Local Agencies Supporting Polk County Students
United Way of Central Florida is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 George Jenkins Foundation Youth Opportunity Grant, awarding a total of $220,000 to 12 nonprofit agencies serving students in Polk County. This year, 29 agencies submitted proposals requesting over $526,800 in funding, reflecting the community’s deep commitment to youth development and educational equity. The Youth Opportunity Grant supports programs that serve Title I schools in high-need zip codes across Polk County, with a focus
