Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 245 Grants for Youth (under 18) — 46 open right now, across 100 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is July 17, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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245total grants
46open now
100agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Jul 17next deadline
CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

Trauma-Informed Services in Schools

The purpose of this program is to increase student access to evidence-based support services and mental health care by developing innovative initiatives, activities, and programs to…

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.532 ⏰ Jul 16, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 1 day 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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CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP)

Tribal PREP competitively funds projects that educate American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth ages 10-19, and expectant and parenting youth under age 21, on both abstinence and…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.092 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $350,000 – $600,000
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Hard to apply

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program provides funding to identify and implement strategies and services for youth and young adults between ages 12 and 26…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.647 ⏰ Jul 22, 2026 💰 $350,000 – $500,000
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

Replicating Effective Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Programs

The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grants under the authority of Division B, Title II…

🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 📋 CFDA 93.297 ⏰ Jul 23, 2026 💰 $900,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)

The purpose of Project AWARE is to develop a sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. Award recipients should build collaborative partnerships with the State…

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.532 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

The Title V Competitive SRAE program competitively funds projects to implement sexual risk avoidance education that teaches youth ages 10-19 how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.787 ⏰ Jul 29, 2026 💰 $13,501 – $450,000
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OPEN 13 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 14 days left Moderate to apply

NDIGO

The sum of $250,000 is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for a grant to the NDIGO Foundation to fund…

🏛 ISAC ⏰ Jul 30, 2026
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OPEN 14 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 15 days left Hard to apply

Voices for the Future

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION   1.  Project Background, Goals, and Objectives   Indonesia is the world’s third largest democracy and over half of its population is under the age…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Indonesia 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $150,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 245 grants for youth (under 18), of which 46 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 July 17, 2026 — about 1 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 $5B, 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?
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 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 245 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.