United States Grants for Youth:  91 Youth/Out-of-School Youth Grants for United States.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research on educational practice. Eligible projects are those that demonstrate the potential to contribute to improvements in educational practice. Fundin... GrantWatch ID#: 158435

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for music therapy and education programs that improve lives and help participants heal. Preference is given to organizations that target at-risk and underserved populations and that demonstrate... GrantWatch ID#: 175928

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA K-12 public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit parent-teacher groups to enhance school resources and facilities. Funding may be requested for technology upgrades, facility renovations, tools for STEM ... GrantWatch ID#: 176770

In-kind grants of lighting, irrigation, synthetic turf, and court construction costs to USA nonprofit organizations to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Letters of intent are due by October 26, 2017. Funding is intended to support socc... GrantWatch ID#: 180328

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International teachers and counselors for necessary resources to enrich the instruction of AP classes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, supplies, materials, and field trips. Funding may be used to assis... GrantWatch ID#: 164646

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators who teach students pre-K through grade 12 to help advance innovative programs that incorporate the arts into educational programming. The goal of funding is to support programs that work to effectively use the... GrantWatch ID#: 170095

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help ... GrantWatch ID#: 170195

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and services that meet the needs of disadvantaged youth, with a specific focus on the areas of education, blindness and hearing disorders, and arts and culture. Types of Support: The Ray Charle... GrantWatch ID#: 172761

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have ... GrantWatch ID#: 173076

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for policy change that promotes the well-being of Latin Americans by encouranging democratic governance, education, and sustainable resource management. Funding is intended for targeted, profession... GrantWatch ID#: 173581

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and preservation projects. Funding is intended for innovative projects that will involve diverse audiences and youth in outd... GrantWatch ID#: 174696

Grants to USA nonprofits and organizations for programs that promote diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. Funding is intended for special projects and events, education and outreach, and attorney development programs that focus on po... GrantWatch ID#: 174875

Grants of $500 to USA youth for volunteer projects that positively impact their communities. Youth must begin the application process by September 15. Applicants are encouraged to use activities they enjoy, such as arts, reading, learning, sports, a... GrantWatch ID#: 174878

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for youth-oriented projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended to support solution-oriented, youth-led projects that result in real environmental ... GrantWatch ID#: 178257

Matching grants to USA nonprofits and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwi... GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects focusing on understanding the emotional, mental, and behavioral aspects involved in injuries (such as those related to viol... GrantWatch ID#: 140392

Grants ranging from $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth ages 18 and under for a wide range of self-initiated community service projects. There are no predetermined focus areas for this grant; rather, individuals can apply for funding to suppor... GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in the areas in which the funding source does business for programs in the areas of education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic activities. Priority is given to proposals for programs that be... GrantWatch ID#: 162237

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. The funded program may be either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Elig... GrantWatch ID#: 171654

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will enga... GrantWatch ID#: 175118

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that are involved in youth baseball or softball programs. Funding may be used for facilities or equipment, new programs, expansi... GrantWatch ID#: 178547

In-kind grants worth up to $1,200 to USA public libraries and tribal libraries in rural areas to help acquire new children's books. The Foundation will provide grantees with brand new, high quality, hardcover children's books. Recipients will be abl... GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits and individuals for the preservation and archiving of music and other recorded sounds that are representative of North American heritage. Funding is also available for scientific research projects addressing the r... GrantWatch ID#: 181543

Awards to USA and territories libraries and museums to recognize outstanding contributions to community cohesion and wellbeing. This year's awards are intended to recognize programs that serve at-risk children and families, veterans and military fam... GrantWatch ID#: 182179

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to USA and Territories colleges and universities to help students develop technology-based solutions to important problems in the world. Through this program, the funding source provides funds, training,... GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, government agencies, and Native American tribes and groups to foster public engagement with the nation’s historical records. Consideration will be given to projects that promote access to the nat... GrantWatch ID#: 174204

Awards of up to $15,000 in cash plus $10,000 in prizes to recognize USA nonprofit organizations for excellence in expanding access to health care for the underserved. Eligible programs are those that demonstrate innovative and novel methods that ar... GrantWatch ID#: 175400

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as ... GrantWatch ID#: 156301

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by Octo... GrantWatch ID#: 158587

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteering, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advance... GrantWatch ID#: 178268

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer pet housing to beneficiaries. The purpose of this program is to create space to house victims’ pets on-site with their familie... GrantWatch ID#: 182244

A challenge is open to USA, Canada, and International student teams to develop innovative STEM and entrepreneurship solutions. Teams must register online by October 16. Student teams will develop products and services to help create a more sustainab... GrantWatch ID#: 163502

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for submitting winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address t... GrantWatch ID#: 182107

Awards of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA and international high school, college, and graduate school students who participate in an environmental stewardship program. This program takes place over the course of thirty days, during which ... GrantWatch ID#: 161059

Grants to USA, Canada, and International social enterprises, commercial enterprises, and nonprofit entities for initiatives that address challenges in nutrition, access to clean water, and rural development. A letter of intent is due October 31, 201... GrantWatch ID#: 150750

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. An LOI must be submitted at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supp... GrantWatch ID#: 179340

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to USA six through twelfth-grade teachers of public and nonprofit private schools for fun and exciting classroom-based learning projects that aim to increase student achievement in math and scienc... GrantWatch ID#: 169675

In-kind technology grants valued at $25,000 and higher to USA 6th to 12th-grade pubic school teachers for projects that will raise interest and performance in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) subjects. Projects must use STEAM ... GrantWatch ID#: 161778

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofits for museums, cultural, and performing arts programs; schools, hospitals, educational and skills training programs, and programs for youth, seniors, and the handicapped; environmental and wildli... GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA organizations that provide swimming lessons and water safety programs to benefit individuals with autism. Funding must be used for scholarship funds. Preference will be given to applicants whose programs demonstrate a s... GrantWatch ID#: 175780

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars and investigators at the Ph.D. (or equivalent) level to conduct research projects to understand the various effects of the health care reforms made in the USA in 2010. A Letter of Inquiry must be su... GrantWatch ID#: 175593

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due by December 1. Applications are invited for the f... GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for hands-on educational programs that teach young people about vehicle and boat restoration. Priority will be given to programs that focus on high school and college-age students. Funding is intended to teach t... GrantWatch ID#: 178548

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. LOIs are due by December 15. The Foundation seeks to ... GrantWatch ID#: 150593

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance children's health through running and fitness. The goal of the Foundation is to prevent and reduce childhood obesity and improve the lives of children. The Foundation is commit... GrantWatch ID#: 172484

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the State of Israel, its connection with the USA, and to foster an affinity between young Jewish students or professionals and the State of Israel. Applicants must contact program staff mor... GrantWatch ID#: 171991

Grants to USA youth track and field and running clubs to enhance programs and experiences for youth in sports programs. Priority will be given to applicants who are located in low-income areas. Funding is intended to help support and broaden program... GrantWatch ID#: 179469

Scholarship of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International high school or college graduate with autism to help reduce the cost of education. Funding is intended to nurture the next generation of students with autism. Applicants may apply online by... GrantWatch ID#: 181800

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of deve... GrantWatch ID#: 182210

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that work to protect cultural, social, civil, economic, and political rights for individuals in communities around the world. Previous grants have funded nonviolence initiatives, y... GrantWatch ID#: 178726