Education Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 159 Education Grants for Youth (under 18) — 4 open right now, across 73 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $35M. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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159total grants
4open now
73agencies
$1K–$35Mfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 2 days left Easy to apply

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing…

🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California) ⏰ Oct 22, 2026 💰 $500,001 – $3,000,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $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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California (2236) Ohio (408) Illinois (42) New York (31) Pennsylvania (31) Iowa (14)

Education grants by applicant

Nonprofits (2306) Public Authority (2032) Tribal Nation (1868) Small Business (SBA-defined) (1610) Individuals (1408) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (865) Public K-12 School (601) County Government (569) City / Municipal Government (538) Low-income (451) Public University (372) Colleges (all higher ed) (286)

Frequently asked questions

How many education grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 159 education grants for youth (under 18), of which 4 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 October 22, 2026 — about 2 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 $1K to $35M, 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, 7,381 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.

The free database of U.S. federal grants for nonprofits and grant writers — updated daily from official sources, Grants.gov, SAM.gov and other official resources.

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