Youth Development Grants for Public K-12 School

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 122 Youth Development Grants for Public K-12 School — 23 open right now, across 56 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $156.29M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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122total grants
23open now
56agencies
$1K–$156.29Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
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 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 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 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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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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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

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

State Programs: After School Programs – Non-school Districts

Communities, with school districts as lead applicants, can apply for competitive grants to develop partnerships with local governmental entries, education organizations, faith-based organizations, civic organizations, and…

🏛 Illinois State Board of Education ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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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 24 days left Hard to apply

Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program

The Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program (WF B2E) provides funds to ensure recipients of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) can access required employment services as outlined…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ORR 📋 CFDA 93.583 ⏰ Aug 10, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $14,438,363
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

The Title V Competitive SRAE program competitively funds projects to implement sexual risk avoidance education that teaches youth ages 10-19 how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.787 ⏰ Aug 17, 2026 💰 $13,501 – $450,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many youth development grants for public k-12 school are available?
Grantoria currently lists 122 youth development grants for public k-12 school, of which 23 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 $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 for public k-12 school, 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 Public K-12 School

Public K-12 schools can access 6,404 active youth development grants, with typical awards ranging from $250,000 to $450,000. The Administration for Children & Families is among the leading funding sources for this category, reflecting strong federal commitment to student-centered programming and school-based interventions that build young people's skills and resilience.

Most opportunities here operate on a competitive basis, requiring schools to submit detailed proposals against other applicants. While nearly three-quarters of grants don't require cost-sharing, schools should verify this upfront. To narrow your search strategically, filter by support type—program funding and capacity-building grants dominate this space and align most directly with typical school priorities.