Youth Development Grants for Youth (under 18)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 162 Youth Development Grants for Youth (under 18) — 28 open right now, across 79 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $156.29M. The next application deadline is July 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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162total grants
28open now
79agencies
$1K–$156.29Mfunding range
Jul 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 4 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 5 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 9 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 12 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

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 13 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 13 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 16 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 16 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 18 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 19 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 23 days left Hard to apply

Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025

1. NOFO HighlightsThis NOFO will provide two separate sources of funding under two different programs-YHSI grants (CFDA number 14.277)YHDP (CFDA number 14.276)Both sets of funds were…

🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development 📋 CFDA 14.276 ⏰ Aug 10, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $15,000,000
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OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bujumbura announces an open competition to implement a program to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. Projects must…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Burundi 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Aug 14, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $25,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many youth development grants for youth (under 18) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 162 youth development grants for youth (under 18), of which 28 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 22, 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 youth (under 18), 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 Youth (under 18)

A distinctive feature of youth development funding is that one-quarter of grants require cost-sharing, making budget planning essential for applicants. This page features 6,416 active grants specifically targeting youth under 18, with the Administration for Children & Families leading as the primary funder. These grants support direct program delivery, capacity building, and training initiatives designed to strengthen youth outcomes.

Most opportunities here operate on competitive application models, with award amounts typically ranging from $275,000 to $500,000. Organizations should use the Support Type filter to focus on grants aligned with their core activity—whether direct programming, staff training, or organizational capacity enhancement—to identify the most relevant opportunities.