Youth program accreditation in Missouri: what it is, what it costs, and who it's for

A plain-English walk-through of GMN accreditation — the three tiers, the documentation, and the badge you can put on your site.

GMN accreditation is a public signal that your youth program is vetted on facilitator quality, safety, and outcomes. There are three tiers:

Member Provider (green) — baseline accreditation; you've submitted your foundational documents and a board reviewed them.

Elite Provider (blue) — you've also published outcomes and have certified facilitators on staff.

Best in Youth Enrichment (purple) — you've also submitted a program curriculum reviewed for structure, focus, goals, and engagement potential.

What it costs

$93.75 for your first application (25% off the standard $125 launch promo). Annual renewal is $125 to maintain good standing.

What you submit

Organization profile + FEIN, liability insurance certificate, background-check policy, 1-on-1 contact policy, logo. Program curriculum is required for the Best in Youth Enrichment tier only.

What you get

Public badge + embed code, public verifiable credential page, listing in our directory, eligibility for designated corporate gifts routed through GMN.