Youth development organizations—from afterschool programs to mentoring initiatives, job training to juvenile justice diversion—can access substantial federal funding from the Department of Justice, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Labor, and other agencies.
These grants support programs that keep young people safe, engaged in learning, and on pathways to success. Knowing when funding opportunities are announced is critical to sustaining and expanding youth services.
GrantPing helps youth-serving organizations track federal funding opportunities.
The Department of Education's 21st CCLC program provides formula grants to states, which then compete local awards for afterschool and summer enrichment programs. Awards typically range from $50,000 to $400,000 per year over five years.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) funds mentoring programs for at-risk youth. Awards range from $300,000 to $750,000 over three years.
The Administration for Children and Families funds basic centers, transitional living programs, and street outreach for runaway and homeless youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $400,000.
The Department of Labor funds YouthBuild programs providing education, occupational training, and construction skills for low-income youth. Awards typically range from $700,000 to $1.1 million.
AmeriCorps funds programs engaging young adults in service while providing education awards. Awards range from $100,000 to over $1 million for youth-focused programs.
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Typical Award: $400,000 - $750,000
Summary: Supports evidence-based mentoring programs for youth at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system, including group mentoring, one-on-one mentoring, and peer mentoring models.
Agency: Administration for Children and Families
Typical Award: $200,000 - $800,000
Summary: Funds evidence-based programs educating adolescents on healthy relationships, pregnancy prevention, and adulthood preparation. Targets youth in foster care, homeless youth, and those living in high teen birth rate areas.
Agency: Department of Labor
Typical Award: $300,000 - $2,000,000
Summary: Formula grants to states for youth workforce development services including job training, education, career counseling, and supportive services for in-school and out-of-school youth ages 14-24.
Youth program grant eligibility varies by program but typically includes:
Successful youth development grants typically support:
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