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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
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Program
$4,000
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Robert J. Hudiburg Protective Life Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This scholarship provides financial assistance to U.S. students under 35 who have overcome adversity and are pursuing technical or career education at accredited institutions, helping them achieve employment-ready credentials.

Workforce 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
Smith County Action Fund
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations, community groups, and individuals working on charitable projects that improve the quality of life in Smith County.

Community 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
Emerging Leader Fellowship
$123,600
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

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.

Youth
Individuals
Bertie-Hertford Womenโ€™s Fund
$2,500
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of women, children, and families in Bertie and Hertford counties, North Carolina, focusing on health, education, and human services.

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
Legacy Youth Alliance Grant
$2,500
Legacy Youth Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
NOM Multimedia Arts Grant
$2,000
Northampton Open Media
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This grant provides financial support to multimedia artists in Northampton, MA, and nearby areas to help them create innovative projects that enhance their storytelling and artistic skills.

Arts
Individuals
Nature-Based Education Grants
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote equitable access to outdoor education and environmental experiences, particularly those led by historically underrepresented groups.

Education
Nonprofits
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