BeyGOOD awards $25,000 to Camp HBCYouth, an HBCU introduction program for children, outlets report

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation has awarded $25,000 to Camp HBCYouth, a summer program that introduces elementary school children to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to TheGrio and Black America Web. The web addresses of both reports carry an Oct. 28, 2026 date.

TheGrio, citing AFROTECH, reported that the money is meant to bring more children onto HBCU campuses, hire more HBCU students and keep the programs affordable. TheGrio also reported that the grant builds on BeyGOOD's existing HBCU scholarship program and its funding for Black beauty schools.

Black America Web, also citing AFROTECH, reported that the camp has partnerships with Spelman, Tennessee State, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta and Morgan State, and plans to expand to Texas Southern University. TheGrio reported that the Texas Southern expansion is in Houston.

Black America Web said the camp's two founders are HBCU alumni. It also said the seven-week summer program serves roughly 2,000 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. TheGrio worded this differently, saying the program has served 2,000 children. TheGrio identified one founder as the camp's founder and executive director and reported that she thanked Beyoncé, Tina Knowles and the BeyGOOD team.

Black America Web reported that BeyGOOD shared a statistic that 95% of campers show a strong interest in attending an HBCU. The outlet attributed that figure to BeyGOOD.

On enrollment, TheGrio reported that early-bird enrollment is listed for Nov. 9. Black America Web said early enrollment will begin Nov. 9.

What we don't know yet

• Original sourcing: Both outlets cite AFROTECH, so they are not fully independent confirmations of the news. This briefing relies on the two outlets' reports. We have not reviewed the original AFROTECH article or a BeyGOOD statement.
• The 95% figure: Black America Web attributes it to BeyGOOD. The reports we reviewed do not explain how it was calculated, and we have not verified it.
• Program size: The two outlets describe the number of children differently ("serves roughly 2,000" versus "has served 2,000"), and the reports do not reconcile this.
• Enrollment date: TheGrio says early-bird enrollment is "listed for" Nov. 9, and Black America Web says it "will begin" Nov. 9. Neither report gives a year.
• Texas Southern timing: The reports do not say when the expansion will happen.
• How the grant will be split: The reports do not say how much of the $25,000 will go to camper spots, student jobs or lower costs for families.