K-12 Education Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 37 K-12 Education Grants for Youth (under 18) — 9 open right now, across 23 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $156.29M. The next application deadline is June 29, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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37total grants
9open now
23agencies
$2.5K–$156.29Mfunding range
Jun 29next deadline
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 50 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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OPEN 58 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 59 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 Hard to apply

Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in the most distressed communities…

🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.215 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many k-12 education grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 37 k-12 education grants for youth (under 18), of which 9 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 29, 2026 — about 28 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 k-12 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 K-12 Education Grants for Youth (under 18)

A defining feature of K-12 education grants for youth under 18 is their relatively low cost-sharing requirement—only 15% mandate matching funds, making them more accessible to under-resourced schools and programs. Grantoria lists 5,305 active opportunities in this category, with the Administration for Children & Families – ACYF/FYSB leading as the top funding agency, alongside support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and National Institutes of Health.

Most grants in this space are highly competitive, with 85% using competitive application models and median awards ranging from $300K to $450K. Support typically funds programs, capacity building, and training initiatives. To refine your search strategically, filter by support type—this will distinguish between direct program funding and infrastructure-building grants that serve different organizational needs.