Education Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 92 Education Grants for Youth (under 18) — 15 open right now, across 51 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $10M. The next application deadline is June 10, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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92total grants
15open now
51agencies
$2.5K–$10Mfunding range
Jun 10next deadline
OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics

This NOFO seeks proposals for evaluation projects to inform policy and practice in the field of youth justice in the following two topics: 1. Evaluations on…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Jun 10, 2026 💰 up to $4,000,000
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OPEN 28 days left Moderate to apply

Truants’ Alternative/Optional Ed

To serve students with attendance problems and/or dropouts up to and including those who are 21 years of age and provide truancy prevention and intervention services…

🏛 Illinois State Board of Education ⏰ Jun 29, 2026
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OPEN 39 days left Hard to apply

Ohio Compass: Guidance at Life’s Crossroads

Ohio Compass: Guidance at Life’s Crossroads is a grant opportunity from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Administered through the Ohio Grants Partnership (grants.ohio.gov).

🏛 Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities 📋 CFDA 93.630 ⏰ Jul 10, 2026
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OPEN 46 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for the…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.415 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $2,100,000
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OPEN 58 days left Hard to apply

General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (GDSRAE)

The Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau announces the availability of funds under the Sexual Risk…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.060 ⏰ Jul 29, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $450,000
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OPEN 59 days left Hard to apply

Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

The Family and Youth Services Bureau will be accepting applications for the development and implementation of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) in states that do…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.092 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $450,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in the most distressed communities…

🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.215 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 29 days left Hard to apply

National Training Center for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP)

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office of Population Affairs (OPA) anticipates the availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grants under the…

🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 📋 CFDA 93.297 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 up to $1,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

RFA-TP-18-000

Submit application as necessary for Type 6 Applications

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Sep 30, 2030
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Frequently asked questions

How many education grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 92 education grants for youth (under 18), of which 15 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 10, 2026 — about 9 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2.5K to $10M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse education grants for youth (under 18), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Education Grants for Youth (under 18)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) leads funding in this space, supporting youth mental health programs, prevention initiatives, and treatment services for young people. Across this category, 5,305 active grants reflect strong federal commitment to youth development and wellbeing through education-focused interventions.

Most opportunities here are highly competitive, with 95% using merit-based selection processes. Median awards range from $250K to $550K, though cost-sharing requirements apply to roughly one in six grants. Filtering by support type—particularly "Capacity Building"—can help identify grants designed to strengthen organizational infrastructure alongside direct youth services.