Private Youth Grants

This fellowship provides funding and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers in the U.S. to create short films that reflect Native cultures and stories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in south central Pennsylvania that offer innovative programs for at-risk youth and underserved families.

This grant provides financial support to public high school wrestling programs in Colorado that demonstrate a need for additional funding to enhance their operations and youth development initiatives.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

This funding opportunity supports Native-led organizations that empower youth aged 13-21 to create short-format media projects that preserve cultural knowledge and enhance storytelling skills within their communities.

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 competitive grant program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to address urgent needs affecting children and families, focusing on health, homelessness prevention, and educational programming.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the Greater Huntsville area to improve educational outcomes in key areas such as early childhood development, reading and math proficiency, and college and career readiness.

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that provide family-centered services to communities affected by the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, recovery, and support for families impacted by addiction.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

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.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, government units, and community arts organizations in Region 7E of Minnesota to create and host diverse arts initiatives that enhance community access to the arts.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support therapeutic programs for youth aged 14 to 21 who have faced trauma from adverse childhood experiences, helping them build resilience and improve their psycho-social well-being.

This grant provides financial support for music-related activities and programs in Rush County, focusing on adult engagement and elementary to middle school music initiatives, while excluding high school programs.

This grant provides up to $5,000 in seed funding for Vanderbilt students and registered student organizations to develop innovative projects that promote community belonging, collaboration, and inclusivity on campus.

This funding opportunity supports community-focused projects in the Greater Kansas City area that promote racial equity, improve quality of life, and demonstrate sustainable program design and measurable impact.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven initiatives focused on substance abuse prevention, youth activities, economic development, and assistance for low-income households in specific counties of West Virginia and Ohio.