Federal Youth Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop or improve services aimed at preventing sex and labor trafficking among girls and young women up to age 25.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing HIV incidence among populations affected by alcohol use, particularly focusing on innovative prevention strategies and interventions for high-risk groups.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. state and federally recognized Tribal governments to develop and implement comprehensive plans that improve the identification, protection, and support of child and youth victims of human trafficking.

This grant invites U.S. teens and young adults to create original comics that address the health risks associated with societal beauty standards and promote safer beauty practices, with cash prizes awarded for compelling storytelling.

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.

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

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.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting research to improve health and educational outcomes for youth by creating healthier school environments.

This funding opportunity supports innovative health research and development projects that aim to create groundbreaking technologies and solutions to improve human health, targeting a wide range of organizations including academic institutions and for-profit companies.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in utilizing existing datasets to advance the understanding of substance use behaviors and related health issues, particularly focusing on critical health disparities and innovative analytical approaches.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed services to minor victims of human trafficking, helping them recover and reintegrate into society.

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to deliver education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth, focusing on construction skills and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and organizations to translate and apply STEM education research in PreK–12 classrooms, enhancing teaching practices and student learning.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to enhance a digital system that streamlines the placement of children across state lines for foster care and adoption, ensuring all U.S. jurisdictions are integrated by the 2027 deadline.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and nonprofits to deliver trauma-informed mental health services for children and families affected by trauma, ensuring they receive timely and culturally appropriate care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering essential primary health care services to underserved communities across the U.S. and its territories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions focused on preventing youth substance use by fostering collaboration among various local stakeholders.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and other eligible entities to develop projects that help individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly focusing on youth and survivors of domestic violence, to secure stable housing and access essential services.

This funding initiative provides financial support to alumni of U.S. exchange programs in Brazil to develop community projects that promote safety, prosperity, and democratic values while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.