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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Youth

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Civics in the City Initiative
$300,000
The Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions in New York City for projects that enhance civic education and encourage student engagement in public service and community involvement.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
$16,826,696
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. undergraduate students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad, promoting global competence and cultural exchange.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Community College Initiative Program
$3,937,500
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to a U.S. organization to support foreign students from key regions in gaining technical and professional skills through community colleges, enhancing global engagement and economic stability in their home countries.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OSERS-OSEP: Interdisciplinary Preparation of Early Intervention, Special Education, and Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs, ALN: 84.325K FY25 NIA
$350,000
US Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop interdisciplinary training programs for professionals who will support children with disabilities requiring intensive interventions.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
$16,826,696
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support for U.S. undergraduate students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad, promoting international understanding and educational opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth Employment Initiative
Contact for amount
Amity Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for community organizations in Sacramento County to provide essential employment services to justice-involved youth with disabilities, helping them gain skills and secure meaningful jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP)
$11,500,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to help truant and dropout youth return to school and graduate by offering alternative education pathways.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PLTW Computer Science Grant
$10,000
ON Semiconductor Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and charter schools in specific onsemi communities to implement or expand computer science education, particularly for schools serving high-need student populations.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth-Led Projects in North Carolina
$7,500
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Forsyth County, North Carolina, aimed at addressing community challenges and creating positive impacts for local youth.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Youth Ambassadors Europe (YA-EUR) Program
$720,000
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2025

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in creating exchange programs for Russian youth, promoting leadership, civic engagement, and environmental sustainability through immersive experiences in the United States.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Challenge Grant
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Law
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado schools and community organizations in developing collaborative projects to improve youth mental health and reduce vaping among children and teens.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Transformation of Mental Health Care Program
$500,000
Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation (KTGF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to academic researchers in the U.S. to develop innovative strategies for improving access to quality mental health care for children and adolescents, especially those from under-resourced or minoritized backgrounds.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Training Initiative
$920,000
New Jersey Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2024

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Programs in New Jersey to train new child psychiatrists, addressing the shortage of specialists equipped to work in public and community mental health services.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Enhancement Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2024

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based non-profit organizations in creating workshops that enhance civic and cultural understanding for German youth participating in a cultural exchange program in the United States.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
KidsGardening Water Wise Garden Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
KidsGardening
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2024

Date Added

Sep 1, 2024

Hunter Industries and KidsGardening are working together to offer the Water Wise Garden Grant to support public and charter schools in San Diego County planning to teach about water conservation, water stewardship, and responsible water management through gardening. Donor Name: KidsGardening State: California County: San Diego County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Priorities The selection of winners is based on demonstrated need and program impact. KidsGardening considers a variety of factors when determining needs, including: Socioeconomic & Sociodemographic Factors How does the program exist within or engage a community that has been systematically denied resources, whether physical assets and money or representative leadership and community services? Organizations affected by multiple socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors are given priority. Program Funding and Support Does an organization have access to consistent, substantial monetary support or prior grant funding? Or are pre-existing resources (financial or otherwise) limited? Organizations experiencing the latter are given priority. Impact Will grant funding dramatically expand learning opportunities for program participants? Does the intended impact reflect the needs of the community? Organizations working with greater than 50 youth will be given priority. Funding Information In 2025, five elementary schools in San Diego County will be awarded $1,000 in funding and an irrigation supply kit valued at $500. Eligibility Criteria Any public or charter elementary school located in San Diego County serving at least 15 youth is eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to use the funds to install new or improve an existing youth garden. Organizations: Support, work with, or serve communities with a majority of individuals that are under-resourced (systematically denied resources and opportunities based on race, gender, ethnicity, income level, abilities, geographic location, etc., or currently experiencing hardship such as a natural disaster, etc.) Have fifteen or more youth participate in the garden program. For more information, visit KidsGardening.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant
$5,000
Georgia Department of Education, administered by the Environmental Education Alliance, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and educators in Georgia to improve outdoor learning experiences for preK-12 students through various initiatives like professional development, schoolyard enhancements, and field trips.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Treatment and Recovery Services for Youth, Young Adults, and Families
$545,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive outpatient treatment and recovery services for youth and young adults facing substance use and mental health challenges, particularly those from underserved populations.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Africa Regional Democracy Fund
$225,000
U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Democratic Republic of Congo
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2024

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote accountable, transparent, and democratic governance and promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals. In this vein, selected projects will target youth and women interested in becoming political leaders in their communities and country. Projects will focus on education and empowerment, and will develop curricula, that cover civic engagement, peaceful participation in political processes, ethics in politics, community leadership and advocacy. Goals Projects should demonstrate systemic change and be designed to achieve the following objectives: Objective 1: Inspire youth and womens desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program. Objective 2: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes. Objective 3: Inspire youth and womens desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program. Objective 4: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes. Objective 5: Establish centers of learning and capacity-building for open dialogue among youth and women, civil society, governments, and the communities they serve. Objective 6: Empower key reformers and actors to promote access to justice, strengthen checks on executive power, and incorporate citizen-responsive governance to reduce corruption and improve the delivery of public services. Objective 7: Provide technical support and integrate program with or leverage existing programs, local resources, and/or the activities of other donors.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education