Public Health Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 68 Public Health Grants for Youth (under 18) — 14 open right now, across 35 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $6.3M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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68total grants
14open now
35agencies
$5K–$6.3Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. This NOFO supports states, localities, and Tribal jurisdictions in…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.842 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 42 days left Hard to apply

Preventing Suicide and Interpersonal Violence Among Youth and Young Adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to evaluate primary prevention-focused approaches to…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 up to $500,000
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OPEN 42 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

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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OPEN Hard to apply

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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OPEN Hard to apply

Healthy Lifestyles in Youth

New cohort of NPHR awards designed to fund Tribes and Tribal Orgs to provide Essential Public Health Services

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.00K ⏰ Jun 30, 2028
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OPEN Hard to apply

RFA-TP-18-000

Submit application as necessary for Type 6 Applications

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Sep 30, 2030
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Frequently asked questions

How many public health grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 68 public health grants for youth (under 18), of which 14 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 30, 2026 — about 10 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 $5K to $6.3M, 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 public health 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 Public Health Grants for Youth (under 18)

Public health grants targeting youth under 18 range from $275,000 to $525,000 in median awards, with 7,368 active opportunities currently available. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration leads funding in this space, alongside the National Institutes of Health and Administration for Children & Families. These grants support critical health interventions and services designed specifically for younger populations facing public health challenges.

All grants in this category operate on a competitive application basis, meaning rigorous review processes determine funding decisions. Notably, no grants require cost-sharing, reducing financial barriers for applicants. Program development and capacity-building initiatives dominate the funding landscape. To refine your search, filter by support type to focus on either research or direct program funding based on your organization's priorities.