The fall chill is just barely creeping into the air. That means school is back in session, Homecoming is just around the corner, and students are starting the Grantmaking Journey™!

2026-2027 marks the 30th school year of Schnitzer Cares: Student Grantmaking. That means thirty years of empowering teens to make decisions with real-world impact – thirty years of partnering with talented educators who weave leadership and service into their classes and clubs – and thirty years of supporting a vibrant network of nonprofits through small grants.

What's next for SCSG? In addition to serving 65 student groups across 42 schools this year, we want to encourage more schools and institutions to try student-led grantmaking. To that end, we have 

 to help both funders and teachers adapt the Schnitzer Model for their setting. We plan to distill the lessons we've learned these past thirty years into a practical guide. 

SCSG Celebrates Its 30th School Year!

SCSG Celebrates Its 30th School Year!