Youth Development Grants

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 248 Youth Development Grants — 39 open right now, across 101 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $156.29M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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248total grants
39open now
101agencies
$1K–$156.29Mfunding range
Jul 20next deadline
CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Moderate to apply

SOI 1260 NY Kicks

SOI 1260 NY Kicks is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Total program funding…

🏛 New York State Office of Children and Family Services ⏰ Jul 17, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today 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 3 days left Moderate to apply

Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP)

The purpose of FASLP (Assistance Listing 10.522) is to increase knowledge of agriculture and improve the nutritional health of children.

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA 📋 CFDA 10.522 ⏰ Jul 20, 2026 💰 $200,000 – $230,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

Personal Responsibility Education Innovative Strategies (PREIS)

The Personal Responsibility Education Program-Innovative Strategies (PREIS) builds the evidence base for adolescent pregnancy prevention interventions that are effective with high risk and vulnerable youth populations…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.092 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $750,000 – $900,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 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 5 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 6 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 10 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 11 days left Moderate to apply

FY2027 Foster Grandparent Program

The purpose of the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is to provide limited income seniors who are 55 years of age and older the opportunity to serve…

🏛 Illinois Department on Aging ⏰ Jul 28, 2026 💰 $14,132 – $83,369
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OPEN 13 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 13 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 14 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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OPEN 14 days left Moderate to apply

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition

The U.S. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition advancing U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, supporting projects that strengthen bilateral ties…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Jamaica 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $20,000
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OPEN 14 days left Easy to apply

FY27 Explorer-Cadet Program

Provides funding to the Illinois Fire Service Institute for the operation of the Fire Cadet Explorers Program. Youth ages 15 through 20 are provided the opportunity…

🏛 OSFM ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $100,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many youth development grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 248 youth development grants, of which 39 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 20, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for youth development grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but youth development grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, Tribal Nation and Public K-12 School. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
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 youth development grants, 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 Youth Development grants

Youth development grants support programs that empower young people through mentoring, skill-building, and community engagement initiatives. With 248 active grants listed in this category, opportunities span from after-school programs to leadership training. Top funders include the Administration for Children & Families and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, reflecting the broad scope of youth-focused investments.

Most youth development grants range from $250K to $500K and use competitive applications, with 85% following this model. Typical recipients are 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools targeting low-income youth and young adults. Common funding focuses on program implementation, capacity building, and training. Note that about one in five grants require cost-sharing, so filter accordingly when searching.