Grants for Young Adults (18-25)

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 62 Grants for Young Adults (18-25) — 20 open right now, across 34 funding agencies. Award amounts range $3K to $22M. The next application deadline is June 5, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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62total grants
20open now
34agencies
$3K–$22Mfunding range
Jun 5next deadline
CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Moderate to apply

FY27 TLS Educational & Training Voucher (ETV) Payments Program

This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (07/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be…

🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ⏰ Jun 1, 2026 💰 $1,180,105 – $1,180,105
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Moderate to apply

Reducing Problem Gambling Harm on College Campuses

Reducing Problem Gambling Harm on College Campuses is a grant opportunity from the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, with awards up to $500,000. Administered through…

🏛 Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services ⏰ Jun 5, 2026 💰 up to $500,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks proposals for…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.415 ⏰ Jun 5, 2026 💰 $7,875,000 – $7,875,000
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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

FY27 RFP COAEREF27001 for Refugee Mentoring

Purpose The purpose of this RFP #COAEREF27001 is to select qualified applicants to provide Youth Mentoring (YM) services to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible youth…

🏛 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services ⏰ Jun 18, 2026
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

U.S. STEM Summer Exchange for Youth

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo seeks to increase Dominican youth engagement with U.S.-linked opportunities in science, technology, engineering, innovation, and higher education at a time…

🏛 U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jun 24, 2026 💰 $30,000 – $80,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global)

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invite proposals for cooperative agreements to implement the FY 2026 FLEX Global high school exchange program. Applicants may apply…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.415 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026 💰 $400,000 – $22,000,000
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OPEN 29 days left Hard to apply

Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP) and U.S. Consulate General Auckland announce an open competition to implement Young Pacific…

🏛 U.S. Mission to New Zealand 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $250,000
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Exchange

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Global Leaders Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.415 ⏰ Jul 6, 2026 💰 $1,500,000 – $1,500,000
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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 50 days left Hard to apply

Personal Responsibility Education Innovative Strategies (PREIS)

The Personal Responsibility Education Program-Innovative Strategies (PREIS) builds the evidence base for adolescent pregnancy prevention interventions that are effective with high risk and vulnerable youth populations…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.092 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $750,000 – $900,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for young adults (18-25) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 62 grants for young adults (18-25), of which 20 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 5, 2026 — about 4 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 $3K to $22M, 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 grants for young adults (18-25), 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 grants for Young Adults (18-25)

Funding opportunities for young adults aged 18-25 span education, youth development, and international programs. With 62 active grants listed in this category, organizations can access support from leading agencies including the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the National Institutes of Health. These grants typically support program development, capacity building, and training initiatives designed to serve this critical demographic.

Most grants follow a competitive application model, with median awards ranging from $1.1M to $1.5M. Public and private universities, along with nonprofits, are the primary recipients. Filtering by recipient type and support category helps identify the most relevant opportunities for your organization's focus area.