Federal Youth Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for employment and training services aimed at improving workforce readiness and economic mobility for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth across the United States.

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 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 U.S.-based nonprofits or educational institutions in implementing short-term, sports-focused international exchange projects that promote cross-cultural understanding and align with U.S. foreign policy priorities.

This grant provides funding for U.S. nonprofit organizations to implement an international sports exchange program that fosters youth development, leadership, and cultural understanding through sports activities for young people and their coaches from the U.S. and abroad.

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 U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions to create leadership development programs for young African leaders, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that develop and test innovative strategies to improve HIV prevention and treatment among individuals who use drugs, with a focus on community involvement and sustainability.

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 research that addresses the intersection of HIV and substance use, targeting vulnerable populations to improve prevention, treatment, and health outcomes.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support for research and evaluation projects aimed at improving juvenile justice practices and outcomes, targeting organizations and institutions involved in youth justice, including government agencies, nonprofits, and educational entities.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to facilitate high school student exchanges that promote global understanding and leadership between the United States and strategically important partner countries.

This funding opportunity supports high-quality literacy programs for children and students in low-income communities, focusing on improving reading skills from birth through 12th grade by enhancing school libraries and providing access to books and early literacy services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to create hands-on outdoor education and workforce training programs focused on natural resource management for young adults aged 16 and older.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects focused on improving health outcomes for women, children, pregnant and lactating women, and individuals with disabilities through multisite clinical trials and observational studies.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Malaysia to operate EducationUSA advising centers that promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational programs that engage middle and high school students, teachers, and faculty in cancer-related research, aiming to inspire future biomedical researchers and strengthen the educational pipeline in the field.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in creating international exchange programs that develop youth leadership and foster cultural understanding between American and global participants.