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Grants for Individuals - Youth

Explore 224 grant opportunities

Global AgriInno Challenge
$30,000
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

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.

Agriculture
Individuals
Youth Microgrants for Convenings Centering Joy & Wellbeing in Climate Action in the Global South
$7,000
Opportunities for Youth
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

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.

Youth
Individuals
Youth Fund for Social Change
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Digital Thriving Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
Center for Digital Thriving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This fellowship provides support and resources for individuals in the U.S. working on innovative projects that promote youth digital agency and wellbeing in a technology-driven world.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
McKinsey.org Forward Program
Contact for amount
McKinsey & Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides a free ten-week learning opportunity to help individuals with less than five years of work experience or those transitioning careers develop essential skills for success in the modern workforce.

Community Development
Individuals
Fund My Future
$2,367,200
New Jersey Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

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.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant
$8,500
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding initiative supports early career psychologists conducting research on the connection between self-identity and academic achievement in children, particularly focusing on themes of race and educational outcomes.

Education
Individuals
Land, Health, Community-Chicago Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant
$10,000
Georgia Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

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.

Education
Independent school districts
NextGen Under 30 Award
Contact for amount
NextGen Under 30 Kansas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program honors and supports outstanding young leaders in Kansas who are making significant contributions to their communities and fields, encouraging their continued growth and impact.

Community Development
Individuals
2025-26 Rural Youth Leaders Fellowship
$10,000
Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), Clear Creek Creative (CCC), Liberation in a Generation (LIG), Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

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.

Youth
Individuals
The Springfield Research Fund Grants
$21,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for early career psychologists to conduct research on contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues, particularly focusing on intersectional stigmas, to combat stereotypes and promote equity in psychological research.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Louisiana Young Heroes Program
Contact for amount
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program recognizes and honors exceptional high school students in Louisiana who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics, public service, and personal resilience, inspiring others in their communities.

Youth
County governments
City of Fayetteville Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program
$10,000
City of Fayetteville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fayetteville to implement innovative strategies that enhance public safety and reduce violent crime in high-violence areas.

Safety
Individuals
Artistic Innovation Grants For Artists
$30,000
City of Laguna Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists at various career stages who live, work, or exhibit in Laguna Beach, encouraging innovative projects that engage the community through in-person art experiences.

Arts
Individuals
AEI Youth Sports Fund
Contact for amount
Analytical Engineering, Inc
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This fund provides financial assistance to help youth in Bartholomew County and nearby areas participate in sports and fitness programs, removing economic barriers to access.

Education
Individuals
The Statewide Community Regrant Program
$7,500
Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and community partners in Genesee and Orleans Counties to support diverse arts and cultural projects that engage local communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
OSAC Oregon Student Child Care Grant Program
$10,000
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Oregon students with young children, helping them afford reliable childcare while they pursue their undergraduate education.

Youth
Individuals
It Gets Better Changemakers Program for LGBTQ+ Youth
$10,000
It Gets Better Project
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This initiative provides funding to empower LGBTQ+ youth to lead projects that create safer and more inclusive environments in their schools and communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Youth Service Fund
$1,500
Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Recreation
Individuals