Federal Youth Grants

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofits for technologies and programs that help locate individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering, enhancing public safety and community support.

The Global Leaders Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, administer, and implement the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program. The JCSVEI will strengthen engagement between young people in the Middle East and North Africa (NEA) region and in the United States as a lasting tribute to the legacy of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. The JCSVEI will use various virtual exchange formats, technology, and online tools to facilitate exchange programs that address the themes of: Civic Engagement; Empowering Women and Girls; Climate Change and Sustainability; Language Learning and Practice; and Digital Literacy Skill Development. By using a wide range of virtual exchange formats, the program should reach approximately 10,000 participants each year. The JCSVEI will also include an Alumni Leadership Academy, and other follow-on alumni engagement activities. Organizations applying for this federal award are required to identify up to 12 subawards to implement virtual exchange programs as part of the JCSVEI. The award recipient must demonstrate capacity to manage up to 12 subawards and will be responsible for all subaward oversight. Only one proposal will be considered by ECA from each applicant organization. In cases where more than one submission from an applicant appears in grants.gov, ECA will only consider the submission made closest in time to the NOFO deadline; that submission would constitute the one and only proposal ECA would review from that applicant. Please see the full announcement for additional information.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals from the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic to enhance STEM education and resources in Kyrgyzstan, addressing barriers to innovation and economic growth.

This funding opportunity is designed to support Kyrgyz nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in fostering entrepreneurship and strengthening commercial ties with U.S. businesses to promote economic development in the Kyrgyz Republic.

This funding opportunity supports community-based arts programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families through creative engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that operate a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic and dating violence, ensuring accessible and confidential assistance nationwide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help fathers aged 18 and older improve their parenting skills, build healthy relationships, and achieve economic stability for themselves and their families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed organizations that offer long-term foster care and related services for unaccompanied minors without legal immigration status in the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions dedicated to preventing youth substance use through collaborative efforts and targeted strategies.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. and Jordanian organizations to implement a youth-focused water conservation project in Jordan, promoting awareness and behavior change around water use through social media engagement.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications for funding to support cross-system collaboration to improve responses and outcomes for youth under the age of 18 or youth under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system with mental health disorders (MHD) or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUDs) who come in contact with the juvenile justice system. This program supports public safety efforts through partnerships with youth justice, mental health, and substance use agencies to enhance responses to justice-involved youth with MHD and MHSUDs.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

This funding opportunity supports early-career cancer researchers who are independent investigators, providing them with resources and mentorship to advance impactful cancer research relevant to military health.

The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Advancing Diversity and Inclusion. The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and supporting Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, including, but not limited to: Programs that address common challenges and share best practices around creating a more effective, equitable, and inclusive society. Programs focused on combatting systemic racism and discrimination and sharing best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors. Programs bolstering access to higher education, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and careers, and with an emphasis on greater inclusion for women, people of color, persons with disabilities and other marginalized/minority groups. All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship. Please review the complete NOFO on the Funding Opportunities page on our website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/ or in the related documents tab on the announcement on grants.gov for details on how to complete the Statement of Interest .

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit and educational organizations to facilitate the placement and support of international high school students from select countries, promoting cultural exchange and understanding through host family arrangements and school attendance.

This funding opportunity is designed to support local nonprofit children's advocacy centers in enhancing their services and training related to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases across four U.S. regions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments and consortia operating Tribal TANF programs to improve collaboration between TANF and child welfare services, aiming to prevent child abuse and neglect in at-risk tribal families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and Jordan-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to organize a two-day education fair promoting U.S. higher education to Jordanian students and their families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individuals in South Korea for educational programs that promote American culture and values through interactive events at designated American Corners.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and foreign organizations in creating youth coalitions across Peru to reduce drug demand and promote mental health among vulnerable youth aged 12 to 24.