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Grants for Small businesses - Youth

Explore 164 grant opportunities

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
NewSchools Venture Funding Opportunity
$250,000
NewSchools
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to early-stage education leaders and entrepreneurs developing innovative public school models and educational solutions that promote equity and inclusivity for marginalized students.

Education
Nonprofits
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$450,000
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Operation Round Up Grants
$10,000
South Central Power Company Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development projects initiated by local organizations and individuals within a 24-county service area, focusing on enhancing quality of life through various charitable efforts.

Community Development
Individuals
Future Founders Fellowship for Young Entrepreneurs
Contact for amount
Future Founders
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This program provides mentorship and resources to young entrepreneurs in the U.S. at various stages of their business journey, from idea development to growth, without taking equity in their ventures.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Child Care Grant: Infant/Toddler โ€“ New Capacity
$20,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

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.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
D-Prize
$20,000
D-Prize
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding initiative supports early-stage entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries who aim to distribute proven solutions to combat poverty through innovative pilot programs.

Health
Individuals
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
North Dakota Child Care Facility Improvement Grants
$20,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding supports licensed child care providers in North Dakota to improve their facilities and meet health and safety standards, ensuring they can continue to operate effectively.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
National Youth Shooting Sports Program Needs Assessment Proposal
Contact for amount
Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides support for youth shooting sports programs to enhance participation and equipment availability for young shooters across the country.

Youth
Nonprofits
Multi-Sport Courts
Contact for amount
KABOOM!
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding for organizations in select U.S. cities to create custom-designed multi-sport courts that offer engaging play opportunities for low-income youth.

Community Development
City or township governments
The Hearst Foundations Culture Grant
Contact for amount
The Hearst Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to U.S. cultural institutions that engage young people through impactful arts and science programs, with a focus on artist development and education.

Arts
Nonprofits
Business Category Grant
$35,000
WomensNet
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This monthly grant provides $10,000 to women entrepreneurs in various business categories, with the opportunity to compete for a larger $25,000 grant at the end of the year.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Ataxia-Telangiectasia Grants
$75,000
Ataxia-Telangiectasia Children's Project (A-TCP)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to develop innovative treatments and interventions for ataxia telangiectasia, focusing on projects with a clear path to clinical application.

Health
Nonprofits
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Portland Growing Child Care Grant Program
$15,500
City of Portland
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 25, 2024

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.

Community Development
Small businesses
Opportunity Fund - Arts and Social & Economic Justice
$18,690,750
Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized arts organizations and initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area that promote social and economic justice, focusing on civil rights, the arts, and essential safety net services.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Grow Child Care Grant: High Needs County - New License
$100,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help individuals establish new licensed child care facilities in high-needs counties, increasing access to child care services for families in those areas.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
Adventure Courses
Contact for amount
KABOOM!
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding for organizations to create engaging adventure course playspaces for kids and teenagers aged 10 and older in select U.S. cities, focusing on low-income communities and involving local youth in the planning and fundraising process.

Community Development
Nonprofits