State Youth Grants

This funding opportunity supports community-based programs that create safe, youth-led spaces for mental wellness and social connection for young people aged 12–24 in underserved areas of New York State.

This grant provides financial support to place professional artists in community-based after-school and summer programs across Arkansas, enriching the lives of K–12 students through arts education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based agencies and organizations for various criminal justice initiatives, including law enforcement, prevention programs, and community engagement efforts.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government units in Idaho to create arts education projects that enhance K-12 learning experiences through effective educational strategies and artistic engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county jails in North Carolina to implement residential treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders, focusing on evidence-based practices and facilitating successful community reintegration.

This program provides up to $10 million in funding to eligible organizations in Wisconsin focused on reducing violence through evidence-based strategies, particularly in communities most affected by violence.

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations and local governments in New York State create community-based behavioral health crisis response systems that prioritize mental health professionals and peer support over law enforcement.

This program provides $11 million to law enforcement agencies to develop community policing initiatives that strengthen partnerships with local communities and promote collaborative problem-solving.

This grant provides funding to Arkansas schools, nonprofits, and government entities to develop or improve arts education programs, ensuring that the arts are a vital part of students' learning experiences.

This funding opportunity provides $5 million each to two eligible regions in New York State to improve school food infrastructure, promote local farm products in school meals, and support workforce development in related fields.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist state and local organizations in Illinois in improving their juvenile justice systems through training, technical support, and programs that address prevention, intervention, and compliance with federal juvenile justice requirements.

This funding opportunity provides support services to reduce school absenteeism among at-risk youth aged 10 to 17 in Washington, DC, focusing on those facing challenges like housing instability and behavioral issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for creating and improving community learning centers that offer academic and enrichment programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small Kansas communities for constructing new community centers that serve low- to moderate-income residents, utilizing pre-designed architectural plans to streamline the process.

This funding opportunity supports Delaware schools and not-for-profit agencies in bringing professional artists into classrooms to enhance student learning through creative arts experiences.

This grant provides funding to select New Jersey school districts to enhance climate change education and community resilience through interdisciplinary learning and local partnerships.

This program provides funding to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement strategies that reduce violent crime and enhance community safety through collaboration and data-driven approaches.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Montana to create and improve fishing ponds, promoting public access and recreational fishing, especially for families and youth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to child care program owners to expand their facilities by adding spaces for infants or toddlers, addressing the critical need for more early childhood care options in the state.