Grants for Individuals - Youth

This funding opportunity supports grassroots initiatives, nonprofits, and small businesses in Tompkins County that focus on promoting racial and social equity within historically underserved communities.

The Art Project program, administered by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC), offers grants of up to $5,000 to support meaningful arts activities that benefit local communities. This initiative is designed to foster artistic creation, performance, exhibition, and publication, as well as the presentation of arts events, often through collaborations. While ARAC's broader mission is not fully detailed, the program's focus on "relevant, meaningful arts activities with value to the community" strongly aligns with a general philanthropic goal of enriching local culture and enhancing community well-being through artistic expression. The primary beneficiaries of this program are state-registered and federally recognized non-profit organizations, accredited schools, tribal governments, and units of government. Crucially, these organizations must be primarily based in specific counties in Minnesota, including Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis County (outside Duluth), or within the four Tribal Nations of Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, or Leech Lake. Eligibility varies by location and operating budget: all Duluth organizations are eligible regardless of budget size, while organizations outside Duluth must have prior year arts operating expenses of $40,000 or more. Smaller groups outside Duluth are directed to the Rural & Community Art Project program. Both artists and arts organizations can apply, but only once per grant round, and they are capped at $25,000 per fiscal year across all ARAC programs. The program prioritizes activities that directly involve the creation, performance, exhibition, or publication of artistic works. Funds are flexible and can cover art supplies, volunteer and administrative costs, advertising, marketing, and other promotional materials. Equipment or technology purchases are allowed only if they are integral to the artistic project and constitute less than 25% of the total request. This focus on direct artistic output and supporting infrastructure aims to ensure that the grants have a tangible impact on the arts landscape of the region, emphasizing the production and presentation of creative works. The expected outcomes and measurable results, while not explicitly quantified, revolve around increasing access to and participation in arts activities within the designated communities. By funding projects that create new artistic works, present arts events, and support the operational needs of arts organizations, ARAC intends to foster a vibrant cultural environment. The eligibility criteria and funding limitations, such as the maximum grant amount of $5,000 and the overall cap, are designed to distribute resources broadly and support a diverse range of projects and organizations. The requirement for projects to begin within six months ensures timely implementation and community benefit, acting as a mechanism for timely cultural enrichment and community engagement.

The Charles County Forestry Grant Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with Charles County, aims to implement cost-effective reforestation and afforestation projects. The program seeks to increase tree canopy, create forest habitat, improve water quality, and provide ecosystem services such as potable water and air quality. Eligible projects should be in Charles County, Maryland, and must place reforested areas under an easement for protection in perpetuity. Applicants can request up to $20,000, with typical requests being less than $4,500 per acre. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects by Georgia public school teachers that aim to enhance student learning and make a significant impact on their educational experiences.

This grant recognizes and rewards student and professional journalists in the U.S. who demonstrate exceptional ethical standards in their reporting, providing financial prizes based on the impact and integrity of their work.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S. and Kazakhstan to strengthen ties through sports and digital skills development, particularly for young professionals outside major cities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit theatres and individual artists in the U.S. focused on creating diverse and inclusive theatrical experiences for young audiences.

This grant provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Netherlands relations through cultural, educational, and collaborative initiatives, with a focus on transatlantic security and democracy.

This program honors a young poet in Howard County, Maryland, providing them with a platform to promote youth voices and the literary arts while engaging with the community through public performances.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Alaska-based artists and collectives for innovative, community-engaging visual arts projects that reflect their creative vision.

This grant provides funding for creative individuals to develop and deliver free cultural programming in underserved neighborhoods of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, fostering community engagement and access to the arts.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to women in Massachusetts and New York for travel or equipment related to their studies, athletic pursuits, professional training, or alternative healing, helping to cover up to 50% of the associated costs.

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate cultural diversity, strengthen community connections, and empower residents in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.

This funding opportunity supports innovative programs that improve college readiness, enrollment, and completion in Michigan communities, particularly those connected to Local College Access Networks.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits worldwide that promote racial equity and inclusion in the skateboarding community through various programs and initiatives.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support for the expanded implementation of an evidence-based program that delivers integrated services to young children and their families in pediatric healthcare settings across New York State.

This grant provides financial support to theatre educators in Marion County, Florida, to enhance educational theater experiences and promote socially relevant topics, while also offering funds to promising student musicians for their growth in music education.

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.