County grantBoulder County, CO
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Offered by Young Heroes Project
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- Who can apply
- Young people ages 8-18 who are legal residents of the U.S. or Canada.
- How much
- $10,000Each winner receives $10,000 to be applied to higher education or their service project.
- By when
- Due Apr 15, 2027Step 1 pre-application due March 15 at 5 PM MT; Step 2 full application due April 15 at 5 PM MT. Dates are annual; next occurrence after today (2026-10-23) is 2027.Recurring deadlines: Mar 15, Apr 15
Checked Oct 23, 2026
About this grant
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes awards $10,000 to 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8-18 who have organized and led an extraordinary service activity benefiting others or the planet. Applicants must be permanent legal residents of the U.S. or Canada and currently residing in the 50 U.S. states, D.C., or Canada. The application is a two-step process with a pre-application due March 15 and full application due April 15.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicant must be between ages 8 and 18 (not yet 19) on the April 15 deadline. Must be a permanent legal resident of the U.S. or Canada with a social security number or valid tax ID, currently residing in the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia, or Canada (U.S. territories not eligible). Must have organized and led an extraordinary service activity primarily initiated by the applicant, currently working on it or within the past 12 months. Up to two co-applicants may apply together. Parental consent required for applicants under 16.
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