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Grants for Individuals - Youth

Explore 306 grant opportunities

Shirley Smith Youth Service Fund
Contact for amount
Adams County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports young people aged 14 to 24 in the greater Adams County area to engage in meaningful service projects or mission work, covering up to 75% of their participation costs.

Youth
Individuals
Creative Shorts Fellowship
$25,000
Vision Maker Media (VMM)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This fellowship provides funding and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers in the U.S. to create short films that reflect Native cultures and stories.

Arts
Individuals
Grassroots Leadership
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots leaders and community organizations in Waterbury, Connecticut, to promote civic engagement, empower marginalized voices, and strengthen community networks.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Applied Research Grant
$50,000
Organization for Autism Research
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families, focusing on practical solutions in areas like assessment, intervention, and community integration.

Health
Individuals
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to South Africa)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in South Africa to collaborate on community projects that promote American values and address local needs.

International Development
Individuals
T.H.R.I.V.E Grant
$5,000
Vanderbilt University
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This grant provides up to $5,000 in seed funding for Vanderbilt students and registered student organizations to develop innovative projects that promote community belonging, collaboration, and inclusivity on campus.

Community Development
Individuals
NewSchools Venture Funding Opportunity
$250,000
NewSchools
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to early-stage education leaders and entrepreneurs developing innovative public school models and educational solutions that promote equity and inclusivity for marginalized students.

Education
Nonprofits
Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction
Contact for amount
Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.

Health
Nonprofits
Sidney W. & Janet R. Bijou Grant
$12,000
Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to doctoral students conducting research on behavioral development, focusing on observable interactions between organisms and their environments.

Education
Individuals
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants
$1,000
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that tackle childhood hunger in the U.S., encouraging young people aged 5 to 25 to engage their peers in meaningful service and advocacy activities.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Environmental Grants
$35,000
H. Hovnanian Family Foundation (HHFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to improve environmental resilience and sustainability in Armenia through initiatives that promote awareness, resource management, and community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
2026 Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting
$10,000
Writers Guild Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship for emerging U.S. screenwriters aged 18 to 25 to develop a new original screenplay.

Arts
Individuals
The David Prize
$200,000
The David Prize
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.

Community Development
Individuals
Jen Angel Anarchist Media Grant
$1,500
The Institute for Anarchist Studies
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independent media creators, particularly those from marginalized communities, to produce projects that promote anarchist values and engage with pressing social and political issues.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Educator Initiative Grant
$10,000
GAR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

Education
Independent school districts
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Contact for amount
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support and guidance to minority high school seniors in the U.S. who are planning to attend college, helping them overcome financial barriers and develop leadership skills.

Education
Individuals
Youth Service Fund
$1,500
Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth-led ministry projects that address social issues and empower young people aged 12-18 through outreach, leadership development, and vocational initiatives within their communities.

Youth
Individuals
Operation Round Up Grants
$10,000
South Central Power Company Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development projects initiated by local organizations and individuals within a 24-county service area, focusing on enhancing quality of life through various charitable efforts.

Community Development
Individuals
Youth Stop Hunger Innovation Grants
Contact for amount
Youth Service America (YSA)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides $2,500 to youth teams in the U.S. who are developing innovative projects to tackle the root causes of hunger and promote sustainable solutions in their communities.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts