State Youth Grants

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) is offering the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr., Community Safety Initiative (Shannon CSI) Grant Program, aimed at supporting multi-disciplinary collaborations to combat gang and youth violence through prevention, intervention, and reintegration programs, with a focus on small cities, public school districts, and projects promoting non-fossil fuel systems and compliance with Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard.

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts-based research organizations to support collaborative efforts in addressing gang violence through evidence-based strategies and community risk assessments.

This program provides financial support to Connecticut municipalities, regional councils, and agricultural non-profits for projects that enhance agricultural viability, focusing on education, diversity, urban agriculture, and food supply improvements.

This grant provides funding to Georgia educators seeking to enhance student learning through innovative technology-driven projects in elementary, middle, and high schools.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

This grant provides funding to organizations that offer water safety education and training for youth, including adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities, to help reduce drowning risks in Rhode Island.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in New York State to establish Family Resource Centers that offer family-focused services aimed at preventing child abuse and strengthening family resilience.

This funding initiative provides resources to establish teams and transitional housing for youth aged 11-19 with complex mental health needs, helping them successfully transition from higher levels of care back into their communities.

This funding opportunity supports innovative arts projects in Louisiana, providing financial assistance to local artists, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to enhance public engagement in the arts.

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and Indian Nations in New York State to build or improve swimming facilities in underserved communities, promoting safe access to swimming.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Dutchess County to offer free team sports programs for youth under 18, particularly in underserved areas, promoting positive youth development and physical health.

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to implement strategies that improve student success, reduce completion times, and close equity gaps in education.

This grant provides funding for Kentucky teachers to collaborate with professional teaching artists in preK-12 classrooms, enhancing arts education and integrating creative processes into the curriculum.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Massachusetts to create summer job programs for youth that promote public health and provide professional development.

This funding opportunity supports regional initiatives in Michigan aimed at increasing college enrollment for adults and improving access to postsecondary education through community collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young people aged 16-24 who are out of school or facing employment barriers to gain essential job skills, complete their education, and prepare for well-paying careers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in Colorado to improve safe walking and biking routes for students commuting to school.

This funding opportunity supports programs that provide structured financial industry exposure and training for District youth aged 16 to 18, fostering early career interest and skill development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and charter schools in Minnesota to develop and enhance community schools that offer comprehensive services to students and families in underserved areas.