State Youth Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Dakota organizations that deliver evidence-based prevention services to strengthen families and prevent children from entering foster care.

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding to municipalities, schools, health districts, and nonprofits in Connecticut to promote safe and sustainable transportation options, particularly for youth and underserved communities.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.

This funding opportunity supports Oklahoma organizations in providing hands-on arts education programs that engage participants of all ages in skill-building experiences led by qualified teaching artists.

This program provides funding to help Title I schools and organizations in New York State cover costs for field trips that connect students from underserved communities to nature and historic sites.

This program provides funding to Alabama public schools for resources that enhance robotics education, benefiting students in grades K-12 through hands-on learning experiences.

This funding initiative provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies and community organizations in Michigan to create and expand programs that engage youth through mentorship, athletics, and educational opportunities, aiming to prevent juvenile crime and foster positive relationships with law enforcement.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Georgia that offer care, rehabilitation, and support services for children who have been sexually exploited, with a focus on prevention, awareness, and community-based responses.

This program provides funding to K-12 schools and affiliated nonprofits in Michigan to promote safe and active transportation options for students, encouraging walking, biking, and rolling to school.

This program provides financial assistance to Ohio schools for transportation costs associated with student visits to the Ohio Statehouse, specifically targeting grades 4 through 12.

This grant provides funding for Oklahoma PreK-12 public schools to purchase essential art supplies for visual and performing arts education, ensuring students have access to creative learning experiences.

This grant provides financial support to licensed child care program owners in high-needs counties to expand their facilities by increasing capacity or relocating, thereby improving child care availability in their communities.

This program provides funding to California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to enhance service-learning opportunities for high school students, helping them earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement through meaningful community service and academic engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado schools and youth organizations to implement a peer-led suicide prevention program that promotes resilience and connection among youth.

This program provides financial support to licensed family child care providers in Minnesota to purchase and serve locally grown foods as part of federally funded meals and snacks for children.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is offering a grant opportunity called the Martin Luther King, Jr. - César Chávez - Rosa Parks (KCP) Initiative, Select Student Support Services (4S) funding. The 4S program is one of seven core programs under KCP and aims to develop retention programs for academically or economically disadvantaged legal residents of Michigan enrolled at 4-year public and independent educational institutions in the state. The goal of the program is to increase graduation rates by providing seed money that will stimulate institutional change and improve graduation rates of targeted students. The 4S funds will be awarded for a six-year grant cycle starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2029. The application must be completed in its entirety, and no modifications or deletions are allowed. The maximum length for the application is 21 pages. The grant guidance, requirements, assurances, certifications, and application can be found on the KCP website. The application process is competitive and aims to meet all legislative and state requirements for equal access and opportunity. Applicants with disabilities can contact the WD's KCP Office for assistance, and any questions regarding the application should be directed to LEO-KCPInitiative@michigan.gov.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York State to create new youth-safe environments or enhance existing community spaces that promote mental wellness for young people aged 12 to 24.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio looking to establish new Child Advocacy Centers that focus on preventing child abuse and neglect through collaborative, child-friendly services.

This funding opportunity provides $250,000 to nonprofit organizations and similar entities in Arizona to foster partnerships with families and young adults, enhancing their involvement in public health policy and program development for maternal and child health.

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide essential eye exams and glasses to kindergarten through third-grade students in Ohio who face barriers to accessing vision care, ensuring they receive timely support for their educational success.