Federal Youth Grants

This grant provides funding to states to develop and enhance career exploration and workforce readiness programs for elementary and secondary students, helping them gain early exposure to various career paths and work-based learning opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower young people in Pakistan to engage with governance and improve legislative drafting skills, promoting democratic principles and human rights.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations to offer scholarships for low-income families in Washington, DC, enabling their children to attend private schools and improve educational opportunities.

This grant provides funding for U.S. Government exchange alumni to develop innovative programs that enhance skills, entrepreneurship, and leadership among young professionals in Equatorial Guinea.

This funding opportunity provides U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions with resources to deliver foundational English language education and leadership training to youth worldwide, fostering connections with American values and institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance youth mentoring programs, particularly for at-risk youth, by maintaining a resource center and offering training, tools, and technical assistance.

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 Engaging Students in English. 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 Engaging Students in English, including, but not limited to: Programs focused on strengthening specific English language skills or professional English capacity of students, such as public-speaking, debate, theater/drama Programs that enhance and promote the English-teaching profession and community, such as trainings, workshops, conferences, or presentations for English educators in Luxembourg. English-language programs for underprivileged groups including but not limited to patrons of organizations, such as shelters for refugees, women, abuse victims or childrens organizations. Educational programs such as English language camps, academic competitions, international exchanges, conferences, workshops, courses, exhibits, hackathons, online projects, or performances. Projects that share American best practices in English-language education by bringing U.S. experts to engage with students and teachers in Luxembourg. 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 to find more information on how to submit a Statement of Interest.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in developing community-driven initiatives that promote democratic values, safety, and prosperity in both American and Ivoirian communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist low-income, first-generation adults and other priority groups in accessing postsecondary education and career pathways, including apprenticeships and short-term programs.

This funding provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families in securing employment, gaining skills, and accessing safe housing.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and public entities in the U.S. to develop initiatives that improve behavioral health and enhance public safety in response to crime and violence.

This grant provides funding to organizations working in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean to develop programs that help youth avoid gang involvement and related violence through community support, education, and rehabilitation initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help families at risk of involvement in the justice system by offering rehabilitation services and resources to keep parents and children together.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at developing and evaluating innovative strategies to prevent interpersonal violence and suicide among youth and young adults aged 10 to 24.

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 is designed to support Norwich University in developing programs that enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development for military and civilian needs, including outreach to K–12 students.

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofits for technologies and programs that help locate individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering, enhancing public safety and community support.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in implementing community development projects that foster international partnerships and promote U.S. values.

The Global Leaders Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, administer, and implement the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program. The JCSVEI will strengthen engagement between young people in the Middle East and North Africa (NEA) region and in the United States as a lasting tribute to the legacy of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. The JCSVEI will use various virtual exchange formats, technology, and online tools to facilitate exchange programs that address the themes of: Civic Engagement; Empowering Women and Girls; Climate Change and Sustainability; Language Learning and Practice; and Digital Literacy Skill Development. By using a wide range of virtual exchange formats, the program should reach approximately 10,000 participants each year. The JCSVEI will also include an Alumni Leadership Academy, and other follow-on alumni engagement activities. Organizations applying for this federal award are required to identify up to 12 subawards to implement virtual exchange programs as part of the JCSVEI. The award recipient must demonstrate capacity to manage up to 12 subawards and will be responsible for all subaward oversight. Only one proposal will be considered by ECA from each applicant organization. In cases where more than one submission from an applicant appears in grants.gov, ECA will only consider the submission made closest in time to the NOFO deadline; that submission would constitute the one and only proposal ECA would review from that applicant. Please see the full announcement for additional information.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals from the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic to enhance STEM education and resources in Kyrgyzstan, addressing barriers to innovation and economic growth.