Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 201 Grants for Youth (under 18) — 44 open right now, across 79 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $156.29M. The next application deadline is June 3, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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201total grants
44open now
79agencies
$2.5K–$156.29Mfunding range
Jun 3next deadline
CLOSING SOON 2 days left Moderate to apply

2026-2027 LSTA Digital Literacy and Access

California public libraries and nonprofit organizations supporting these libraries, such as Friends groups and library cooperative systems can apply for grant funding to support the following…

🏛 CA State Library (California) ⏰ Jun 3, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Moderate to apply

SETT-26007 Youth Svcs Expansion in RCOC

SETT-26007 Youth Svcs Expansion in RCOC is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Total…

🏛 New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports ⏰ Jun 5, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY25 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements

This NOFO will support states to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of juvenile justice system operations by implementing targeted solutions to high-cost drivers of crime and…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.827 ⏰ Jun 8, 2026 💰 up to $1,454,000
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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 21 days left Hard to apply

Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Youth (K01)

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) helps researchers develop skills…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Jun 22, 2026 💰 up to $150,000
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D Coordinated HIV Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) Existing Geographic Service Areas

The purpose of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part D program is to provide family-centered care in outpatient or ambulatory care settings to low-income women…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.153 ⏰ Jun 24, 2026 💰 $115,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 28 days left Moderate to apply

Choose Life Fund

This Choose Life Fund Grant Application (“Application”) is due by June 29, 2026. Applicant (“Grantee”) must use this form to apply for State Fiscal Year (SFY)…

🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth ⏰ Jun 29, 2026
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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 29 days left Hard to apply

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation Grants

OPA plans to solicit applications for projects to carry out evaluations of teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) approaches that would make significant contributions to preventing teen pregnancy.…

🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 📋 CFDA 93.343 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 $150,000 – $1,100,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 201 grants for youth (under 18), of which 44 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 3, 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 $2.5K to $156.29M, 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 youth (under 18), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
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About grants for Youth (under 18)

Grants supporting youth under 18 span program development, research, and capacity building across education, youth development, and behavioral health. The National Institutes of Health and Administration for Children & Families are leading funders in this space, with 201 active grants currently available for eligible organizations.

Most youth grants range from $100K to $475K and use competitive application processes. Primary recipients include nonprofits, public K-12 schools, and 501C3 public charities. About 17% require cost-sharing. Filtering by support type, industry, and recipient category helps identify the most relevant opportunities for your organization.