Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 283 Grants for Youth (under 18) — 37 open right now, across 110 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $156.29M. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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283total grants
37open now
110agencies
$1K–$156.29Mfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
OPEN 43 days left Hard to apply

CDC National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPCs): Rigorous Evaluation of Prevention Approaches to Prevent and Reduce Youth Violence

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to expand the evidence base for…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 up to $1,200,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)

The Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Program establishes adolescent and young adult (AYA) health graduate training programs that aim to expand access to high quality,…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.110 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 $400,000 – $459,370
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OPEN Hard to apply

Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare

The primary purpose of this program is to reduce substance abuse among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by improving care coordination, expanding culturally appropriate…

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.00G ⏰ Apr 1, 2027
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Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

The primary purpose of this program is to reduce suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by improving care coordination, expanding culturally appropriate behavioral…

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.654 ⏰ Apr 1, 2027
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Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States

This forecast is for CDC's Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States, a cooperative agreement intended to support implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive public health approach…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Apr 17, 2027 💰 $650,000 – $1,200,000
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Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL 2.0)

The purpose of this NOFO is to provide multiyear funding to state, territorial, tribal, and local health departments to implement and evaluate comprehensive primary prevention strategies…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ May 3, 2027 💰 $450,000 – $450,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 283 grants for youth (under 18), of which 37 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 3 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 $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?
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 283 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.