Youth Development Grants

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 285 Youth Development Grants — 32 open right now, across 112 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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285total grants
32open now
112agencies
$1K–$156.29Mfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Moderate to apply

Family Success Network Montgomery and Lorain

DCY is seeking to expand the FSN model to two additional counties to employ programmatic positions to implement the FSN in Lorain and Montgomery Counties. DCY…

🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 3 days left Easy to apply

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing…

🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California) ⏰ Oct 22, 2026 💰 $500,001 – $3,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.726 ⏰ Oct 29, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $4,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program. This opportunity will support states, state and local…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.585 ⏰ Oct 29, 2026 💰 up to $1,000,000
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. This opportunity will support states, units of…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.812 ⏰ Nov 2, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 14 days left Moderate to apply

Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis

The TCEP-SE under assistance listing 10.517, provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994 Institutions. Pilot projects may focus on community needs that address emerging issues…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.517 ⏰ Nov 2, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $200,000
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OPEN 28 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 28 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence. This opportunity will support the implementation…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.818 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $815,000
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OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements program. This opportunity will support states and localities to…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.827 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $1,324,666
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based Treatment

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based Treatment program. This opportunity will fund community-based treatment…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.838 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $650,000
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OPEN 43 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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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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Frequently asked questions

How many youth development grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 285 youth development grants, of which 32 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.
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, Tribal Nation, Public Authority and 501(c)(3) Public Charity. 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 285 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.