Grants for Individuals - Youth

This microgrant provides funding to teachers and teens in underserved U.S. communities to host educational screening events focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering youth engagement in global change efforts.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Bulgaria, aimed at strengthening ties between alumni and the U.S. government while promoting American values and innovation.

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

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 Remembering our Shared History. 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 Remembering our Shared History, including, but not limited to: Programs that highlight significant WWII events, untold stories, and any elements of U.S.-Luxembourg collaboration that provide unique context, perspective, and meaning to the long-standing alliance between the Unites States and Luxembourg. Programs focused on youth and youth education to ensure the memory of WWII is not forgotten by the younger generations in Luxembourg. Programs that foster truthful recognition and remembrance of the tragedies of the Second World War and particularly the Holocaust Program activities such as historical/cultural exhibits, film screenings (movies/documentaries) and lecture series, book discussions, various media platforms (broadcast media, social media, etc.) and other types of public outreach campaigns. 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 information on how to submit a Statement of Interest.

This program provides financial support to new and existing child care businesses in Portland, Maine, to help them start, expand, and hire staff, ensuring more accessible child care options in the community.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations and individuals in the U.S. and Albania to develop programs that teach Albanian youth advanced digital skills in coding, game design, and entrepreneurship, fostering innovation and strengthening ties between the two countries.

This program provides financial support for community-based projects that promote youth mental health, wellness, and social connections in Butte County, California.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote U.S.-Angola and U.S.-São Tomé and Príncipe relations through education, cultural exchange, and professional development initiatives.

The U.S. Mission to Ecuador announces an open competition to submit project applications to the 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Democracy Projects. We cordially invite individuals, organizations, and alumni to submit proposals aimed at fostering democratic values among the youth. The U.S. Mission in Ecuador seeks innovative projects that actively engage youth across Ecuadors diverse regionsthe coast, highlands, and Amazon. Proposals should creatively promote democratic principles, including civic education and strengthening civic awareness through communication strategies.

This funding opportunity is designed to help mental health providers establish or expand intensive outpatient programs for children and adolescents in New York State, particularly in underserved areas, to improve access to essential mental health services.

This program provides $500 grants to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for youth-led projects that enhance rural community development and agricultural initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides $54,000 to organizations that will create and manage educational programs promoting American English, business practices, and technology skills for youth and professionals in Mozambique.

This grant provides financial support to local sports organizations in the Richmond Region to enhance their events and attract more visitors, boosting tourism and the local economy.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Nigeria to implement projects that celebrate America's 250th anniversary while promoting innovation, leadership, and community engagement.

The Middle South Georgia Conservation District, a legal subdivision of the state of Georgia established in 1945, offers the Environmental and Agricultural Education Grant to promote education related to agriculture and natural resources within its nine-county service area. The grant supports educators from Pre-K to 12th grade and agricultural or natural resources-based entities in Ben Hill, Brooks, Colquitt, Crisp, Irwin, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth counties. Applicants can request up to $1,000 for projects including tools, books, software, lab equipment, field trips, and the development of natural resource areas. Applications are due by September 30, 2024.

This program provides funding to various organizations and community groups in Maryland to plant and maintain trees, improving urban environments and combating climate change.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to enhance workforce readiness, English language skills, and technology training for youth and early-career professionals in key cities of Cote d'Ivoire, fostering skills that align with U.S. economic and diplomatic interests.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that strengthen the U.S.-Poland relationship by engaging Polish youth and professionals in areas like security, entrepreneurship, science, and culture, celebrating 250 years of American independence.

This grant provides funding for youth-led programs in Ohio to develop and implement effective suicide prevention activities that address mental health challenges among middle and high school students.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale public diplomacy projects that strengthen the relationship between the United States and Gabon, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals focused on entrepreneurship, English language development, and cultural preservation.