Grants for Individuals - Youth

This program provides funding to K-12 teachers in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties for innovative STEM projects that enhance student learning beyond typical school budgets.

This program provides financial support to authors in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation for their literary projects across various genres, helping them to pursue their creative endeavors and contribute to the region's literary landscape.

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

This grant provides financial support to theatre educators in Marion County, Florida, to enhance educational theater experiences and to student musicians for purchasing instruments and equipment, fostering the local performing arts community.

This initiative provides funding and support to youth innovators and agri-tech entrepreneurs developing digital solutions that promote sustainable agrifood systems, particularly for smallholder farmers and marginalized communities.

This microgrant provides funding for youth-led initiatives that promote joy, emotional wellbeing, and cultural expression as essential elements of climate action and resilience, particularly for underserved communities globally.

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.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in South Africa to implement community-focused projects that promote American values and foster local partnerships.

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.

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

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.

This initiative provides up to $5,000 in funding for Newark residents and organizations to implement community-driven projects that enhance green spaces, promote sustainability, and address local environmental challenges.

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

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.

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

This funding initiative supports community organizations in Chicago that promote equitable access to health resources, focusing on projects that enhance physical activity, healthy eating, and mental wellness, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to school districts in Georgia to support computer science teachers through professional development and the purchase of classroom equipment.

This grant supports teams of young leaders in rural U.S. communities to develop their creative and cultural initiatives through mentorship and funding for community projects.

This funding initiative provides financial support to youth-led projects and organizations serving youth in Wapello County, Iowa, focusing on educational attainment and health needs.