GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

New York Youth Grants

Explore 190 grant opportunities

Community Arts Grant
$5,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal organizations in five New York counties to support public arts and cultural activities that enhance community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
County governments
Charles R. Wood Foundation Grants
$300,000
Charles R. Wood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on children's services, healthcare, and the arts in the Lake George Region and surrounding areas.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Team Sports Grant
$25,000
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Reinvestment Program
$100,000
New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides $5 million in funding for nonprofit organizations in New York State to support youth-focused initiatives that promote mental health, harm reduction, workforce development, and housing in communities affected by past drug policies.

Youth
Nonprofits
New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS)
$2,500,000
New York Dormitory Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and eligible nonprofit organizations in New York State for the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds, particularly in underserved communities, to promote safe and inclusive spaces for youth socialization and activity.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Arts Education Grant
$5,000
Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports artist residencies in K-12 public schools and community organizations in Tompkins County, aimed at integrating arts into education and enhancing students' creativity and skills.

Arts
Nonprofits
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Community Grants
$10,000
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government entities for community wellness projects that improve public health outcomes in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties, with a focus on addressing health disparities among marginalized populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Foundation Competitive Grants
$75,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to support community-driven projects that address local needs and align with the Foundation's strategic goals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
My Brother's Keeper Challenge Grant
$300,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State public school districts to implement comprehensive strategies that improve educational outcomes for boys and young men of color, focusing on early childhood readiness, reading proficiency, and financial literacy.

Education
Independent school districts
Youth Development Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County Youth Bureau (CCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County that deliver structured youth development programs focused on enhancing the well-being and opportunities for young people under 21.

Youth
Nonprofits
Wayne County Community Endowment Fund
$5,000
Wayne County Community Endowment
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve health and quality of life for residents of Wayne County, NY, with a focus on innovative solutions for youth, seniors, food insecurity, transportation, and housing challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Sports and Education and Team Sports Funding Program
$20,000
Broome County Youth Bureau (BCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations providing structured sports and educational programs for youth aged 6 to 17, particularly in under-resourced communities, to promote physical health, mental well-being, and positive development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Bridging the Gap Grant
$500
YouthBridge-NY
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in New York City that are addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, with youth fellows actively involved in the grant review process.

Youth
Nonprofits
Innovation Fund
$1,000,000
The Tow Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to improve mental health and well-being services for youth aged birth to 25.

Health
Nonprofits
Game On – Community Places to Play Initiative
$100,000
The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to improve sports facilities in underserved neighborhoods, promoting youth access to organized sports and related development programs.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Youth Development Program
$20,000
Broome County Youth Bureau (BCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Broome County to deliver programs that promote positive youth development and prevent juvenile delinquency for individuals from birth to age twenty-one.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
$40,000
City of Poughkeepsie
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public service agencies in Poughkeepsie for projects that improve community infrastructure, address food insecurity, prevent homelessness, and enhance local services for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
LEAD Impact Grant Program
$20,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties that are working on projects addressing basic human needs, mental health and wellness, or workforce development and job training.

Health
Nonprofits
HRE River Education
$100,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that promote environmental learning and stewardship in the Hudson River Estuary, particularly targeting underserved communities and local organizations.

Environment
City or township governments