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161 Youth and At-Risk Youth Grants for United States

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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Change Initiatives to Benefit Jewish Women and Girls

Deadline 12/30/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives that benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended to support general operations as well as specific projects. Eligible focus areas include, but are not limited to economic empowerment, leadershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176953

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Students to Participate in a Competition Recognizing Commu...

Deadline 12/30/24

Opportunity for USA adults and middle and high school students to participate in a competition to recognize contributions to the community. The winning individual and student will receive funds to support their continued efforts to improve the lives of others. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 187173

Grants and In-Kind Resources to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community Wil...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind resources to USA, Canada, Latin America, and Caribbean organizations for community and youth events related to the study of birds. This grant includes free training and materials in addition to funding. Activities should center Equity...

GrantWatch ID#: 177887

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Educators for Initiatives to Promote Internet Safety

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 educators for initiatives to promote internet safety. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials and supplies for use when conducting classroom sessions, assemblies, after-school activities, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 212919

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline 12/31/24

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the product...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Native Indigenous Youth Filmmakers for the Development of Sh...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216577

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, Agencies, and Groups for Commu...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and veterans...

GrantWatch ID#: 218256

Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to USA Native American Youth and Young Adults Partnering with Nonprofits for Projects t...

Deadline 01/03/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA Native American youth and young adults partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, or tribal organizations for projects that promote positive change in their communities. Funding is intended to recognize Native youth, ages 18-30, wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 166155

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Youth to Submit their Favorite Images Taken in ...

Deadline 01/03/25

Competition for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images taken in 2024. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome; the contest is for applicants ages 19 and under. A shortlist of up to 9 individuals will be selected; the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215673

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline 01/08/25

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Research to Benefit Youth

Deadline 01/08/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth throughout the country. This program funds investigation into how and what type of research is used by policymakers and others when developing policies and programs affecting young people ages 5-25 in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184793

Awards to USA Jewish Youth to Recognize Outstanding Leadership in Volunteer Service

Deadline 01/09/25

Awards of $36,000 to USA Jewish teenagers to recognize outstanding leadership in community service. Awards will recognize teens who have demonstrated initiative in the creation of new projects or the expansion of existing projects that embody the concept of tikkun olam...

GrantWatch ID#: 177330

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline 01/10/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Impact At-R...

Deadline 01/10/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that impact at-risk youth. Eligible uses of funds include program, project, or general operating support. The mission of the Foundation is to reduce recidivism b...

GrantWatch ID#: 218230

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Youth, Companies, and Institutions to Ho...

Deadline 01/12/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, youth, institutions, companies, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sustainability. Awards are offered in both an adult and a youth category. The theme of the current award cycle...

GrantWatch ID#: 217793

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, Military Organizations, and Li...

Deadline 01/13/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Organizations to D...

Deadline 01/15/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and other organizations to develop environmental curricula. Funding is intended for holistic environmental curricula development and implementation that inco...

GrantWatch ID#: 174429

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Music Education for Children

Deadline 01/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to enhance music education for children. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority will be given to applicants with innovative approaches, low overhead, and/or collaborative...

GrantWatch ID#: 181377

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools to Support Student Music Programs, STEM and STEAM Program...

Deadline 01/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs related to music and STEAM and for projects that address hearing impairment. The purpose of the program is to support innovative music education, performance, and production activities; STEM and STEAM prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 193650

Grants to USA High Schools Serving Low-Income Students for Community Service Programs

Deadline 01/15/25

Grants of $1,750 to USA high schools serving low-income families to develop community service programs for students. Funding is intended to cover compensation for staff supervision. The purpose of the program is to foster compassion, empathy, and self-esteem in partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 211154

Award to a USA Nonprofit for Improving the Health Status of the Medically Underserved

Deadline 01/17/25

Award to a USA nonprofit community agency or health organization for programs that improve the health of traditionally underserved populations. Eligible applicants must be stand-alone public or private sector entities that are run and managed outside a hospital or heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 154739

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Participate in a Student Documentar...

Deadline 01/20/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students in grades six through twelve to participate in a documentary competition. Winners receive cash prizes of up to $5,000. Students create a short documentary video, five to six minutes in length, about issues that im...

GrantWatch ID#: 149468

Opportunity for USA High School Juniors and Accompanying Educators to Participate in a Leaders...

Deadline 01/21/25

Opportunity for USA high school juniors and accompanying educators to participate in a leadership development program. Participants will receive mentorship, college guidance support, and funding to implement community benefit projects. Eligible applicants attend public...

GrantWatch ID#: 193861

Grants to USA IHEs and Professional Training Programs for Internships and Field Placement Prog...

Deadline 01/21/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs and professional training programs for internships and field placement programs for mental health professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase th...

GrantWatch ID#: 217500

Grants to USA Programs to Engage High School Students in Challenging Mathematics

Deadline 01/22/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA programs that engage high school students in mathematical studies over the summer. The purpose of the program is to encourage talented students to tackle intellectual challenges in their pursuit of difficult mathematical inquiries. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177573
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Robotics Teams in Multiple Regions to Participate in ...

Deadline 01/24/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International robotics teams associated with schools or nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to participate in youth STEM contests. Funding may be used for team registration, field setup kits, and robot parts or kits. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 172816

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 Students to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline 01/31/25

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177808
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Gardening Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and school districts for gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of green spaces and gardens that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184957
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Scholarships to USA American Indian and Alaska Native College and High School Students to Stud...

Deadline 01/31/25

Scholarships to USA American Indian and Alaska Native college and high school students to study disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, and food. Applicants must attend an eligible college or university. In addition to the scholarships, students will als...

GrantWatch ID#: 193721

Grants to USA Middle Schools to Support Student Public Service Through Music Education Programs

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Students at recipient schools will provide at least three musical performances to seniors in the local community, interacting with them during and/or following each perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 198194

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Entertainment Opportunities for Individuals with Physical Challen...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic programs, recreational activities, day trips, and fun events. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177423

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Inju...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431
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Grants to USA PreK-12 School Libraries to Provide Books to Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline 02/02/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is intended to ensure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Applications must be connected to a specific project at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178824

Grants to USA State Agencies for Projects to Improve Educational Outcomes for Underserved Stud...

Deadline 02/03/25

Grants to USA and territories state agencies for projects that improve educational outcomes for underserved students. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared...

GrantWatch ID#: 196138
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, or IHE to Improve the Quality of Youth D...

Deadline 02/04/25

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization or IHE to improve the quality of youth defense in the legal system across the nation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 218362
NEW

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Programs for Justice-Involved Youth with SUD

Deadline 02/05/25

Grants to USA and territories agencies and Tribes to plan, implement, and improve programs that provide services for justice-involved youth with substance use disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185688
NEW

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Juvenile Justice Syst...

Deadline 02/05/25 Conference Date: 01/23/25

Grants to USA and territories state and local governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for juvenile justice system reforms that result in improved outcomes for youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 208032
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Services for Incarcerated Parents with Mino...

Deadline 02/06/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and tribal organizations and local, state, and tribal government agencies to expand services for incarcerated parents with minor children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 183426
NEW

Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline 02/07/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth-Led Initiatives that Serve Individuals in Need

Deadline 02/09/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and school entities for youth-led initiatives that serve individuals and communities in need. Programs must be in one of the following focus areas: agriculture, nutrition, food politics and education, and food security. Eligible or...

GrantWatch ID#: 185091

Grants to USA and Canada High School and IHE Faculty to Encourage Women and Girls to Study Mat...

Deadline 02/12/25

Grants to USA and Canada IHE faculty, as well as high school math teachers in conjunction with IHE faculty for projects that encourage girls and women to study mathematics. Funding is intended to propel university and college mathematics faculty to develop projects to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178771

Grants to USA and Canada IHE Faculty to Engage Minority Students in Math Education

Deadline 02/12/25

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA and Canada IHE faculty members for activities that foster increased minority student engagement in mathematics. Funding is intended to focus on expanding the interest of middle school, high school, and post-secondary students from underrep...

GrantWatch ID#: 178772

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Museums, Research Laboratories, and Tribes for PreK-12 Compute...

Deadline 02/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, museums, research laboratories, professional societies, and Tribes to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended to support researcher-practitioner collaboratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 183161

Grants to USA Nonprofit Theater Companies for Programs to Expose Students to the Works of Shak...

Deadline 02/13/25 LOI Date: 01/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit professional theater companies for performances and educational activities for students. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs that give middle and high s...

GrantWatch ID#: 165844

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations and Theater Companies for Educational Programs for Juven...

Deadline 02/13/25 LOI Date: 01/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and theater companies to provide educational theater programming to young people involved in the justice system. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the engag...

GrantWatch ID#: 187243

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Pieces ...

Deadline 02/15/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' personal p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453
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