Ent Credit Union, becoming Wings Credit Union, has opened applications for its 2026 YES Grants, which support Colorado nonprofits serving children and youth.
The credit union will award $300,000 to organizations advancing the wellbeing, safety and development of young people across the state. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, March 5, and winners will be notified in May.
Launched in 2000, the Youth Endowment Series (YES) has provided more than $2.8 million to more than 300 nonprofits that support children of all ages through mentoring, mental health services, after-school programs, food security initiatives and outdoor experiences, according to ENT.
In 2025, funding helped sustain programs focused on vulnerable children and teens, youth leadership, and family stability across Colorado.
“YES Grants are one of the most meaningful ways we invest in Colorado communities,” said Annie Snead, the credit union’s vice president of community impact and Wings Foundation executive director. “Behind every grant is a young person who found confidence, stability, or opportunity at a critical moment. Whether that looks like a student becoming the first in their family to pursue college, a child feeling safe enough to speak up, or a family finally able to focus on healing instead of survival, these grants help create the conditions for young people to thrive. For more than two decades, YES Grants have strengthened lives across Colorado, and we’re proud to continue that commitment in 2026.”
In 2025, Ent received more than 300 applications totaling nearly $3 million in funding requests. Through a competitive review process, 116 Colorado nonprofits were ultimately awarded YES Grants totaling $300,000.
Nonprofits serving Colorado youth are encouraged to apply at Ent.com/YESGrants. Applications are open, and all details, eligibility information and past recipients can be found on the site. Grant recipients are selected by a panel of Ent Credit Union employees representing departments across the credit union who review applications and determine how the $300,000 in funding is allocated each year.