Youth Development Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 139 Youth Development Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 19 open right now, across 72 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $50M. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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139total grants
19open now
72agencies
$1K–$50Mfunding 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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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 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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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 for 501(c)(3) public charity are available?
Grantoria currently lists 139 youth development grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 19 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 $50M, 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 for 501(c)(3) public charity, 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 for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Youth development programs—mentorship, workforce readiness, mental health services, and community engagement initiatives—attract substantial federal support. 7,368 active grants in this category fund these core activities, with the Administration for Children & Families leading as the primary funder. Most awards support direct program delivery, organizational capacity building, and staff training to strengthen youth-serving nonprofits.

Awards in this segment typically range from $300K to $650K, with all grants awarded through competitive application processes. One in four requires cost-sharing commitments. To refine your search, filter by funding agency—selecting Administration for Children & Families will surface the highest volume of opportunities tailored to youth development work.