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
OPEN Hard to apply

Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)

The Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Program establishes adolescent and young adult (AYA) health graduate training programs that aim to expand access to high quality,…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.110 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 $400,000 – $459,370
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OPEN Hard to apply

Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare

The primary purpose of this program is to reduce substance abuse among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by improving care coordination, expanding culturally appropriate…

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.00G ⏰ Apr 1, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

The primary purpose of this program is to reduce suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by improving care coordination, expanding culturally appropriate behavioral…

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.654 ⏰ Apr 1, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL 2.0)

The purpose of this NOFO is to provide multiyear funding to state, territorial, tribal, and local health departments to implement and evaluate comprehensive primary prevention strategies…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ May 3, 2027 💰 $450,000 – $450,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Youth Regional Treatment Center Aftercare Program

The goal of the Youth Aftercare cooperative agreement is to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth achieve and sustain safety, sobriety, and long-term success…

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.654 ⏰ Oct 1, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Healthy Lifestyles in Youth

New cohort of NPHR awards designed to fund Tribes and Tribal Orgs to provide Essential Public Health Services

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.00K ⏰ Jun 30, 2028
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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 2 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.