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

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 117 Youth Development Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 29 open right now, across 65 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2K to $26M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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117total grants
29open now
65agencies
$2K–$26Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
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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 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 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 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 17 days left Hard to apply

​​FY 2026 Basic Center Program​

The Basic Center Program (BCP) provides temporary, emergency shelter; and counseling services to youth who have left home without permission of their parents or guardians, have…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.623 ⏰ Aug 3, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $350,000
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Street Outreach Program (SOP)

The Street Outreach Program (SOP) provides street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been subjected to, or are at risk of being subjected…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.557 ⏰ Aug 3, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $200,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation Grants

OPA plans to solicit applications for projects to carry out evaluations of teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) approaches that would make significant contributions to preventing teen pregnancy.…

🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 📋 CFDA 93.343 ⏰ Aug 5, 2026 💰 $150,000 – $1,100,000
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OPEN 20 days left 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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OPEN 21 days left Hard to apply

Child Abuse Prevention in Migrant and Tribal Communities

The primary purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support community-based efforts in tribal and migrant communities to strengthen families and protect children…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB 📋 CFDA 93.590 ⏰ Aug 7, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $235,500
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Frequently asked questions

How many youth development grants for 501(c)(3) public charity are available?
Grantoria currently lists 117 youth development grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 29 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 21, 2026 — about 4 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 $2K to $26M, 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. 6,404 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.