171 North Carolina Grants for Youth

Grants to North Carolina Pre-K through 12 schools and homeschool groups in eligible locations for educational projects that teach students about locally grown food. Funding is intended for new or existing projects that connect children to positive experiences with heal...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, independent and constitutional bodies, inter-governmental bodies, associations, and organizations for projects that promote democracy around the world. Funding is inte...

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that wi...

Grants and in-kind support to USA schools to host summer camps for middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the field. In addition to the monetary awards, th...

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to eligible USA schools to participate in a rocketry competition. Funding and support are intended to assist schools in initiating a program to build, design, and launch model rockets. Grantees will also receive a package of materia...

Grants to USA public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers to provide scholarships to high school students and team sponsorships for robotics competitions. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enha...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school senio...

Grants to USA public, private, and charter schools in multiple states to create or expand a computer science course. At least half of the students in the schools or school districts must be enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. Eligible schools are located wi...

Grants to USA public, private, and charter high schools in multiple states to implement or expand engineering courses. Schools must serve a majority of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Schools must be located in California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansa...

Grants to USA charter, public, and private schools in multiple states for middle school-level STEM programs. Funding is intended to offset program costs, including teacher training and necessary technology purchases. Schools must have a majority of students in the free...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and other organizations to develop environmental curricula. Funding is intended for holistic environmental curricula development and implementation that inco...

Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their accomplishments despite the challenges of military family life. Awardees will be honored for extracurricular activity, leadership, volunteering, scholarship, and other criteria. In ad...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to provide services to assist pregnant or parenting teens as well as to prevent teen pregnancies. The purpose of the grant program is to promote the self-sufficiency of project participants and improve child welfare and ...

Fellowships to USA and Canada Jewish high school students to attend an educational program in Israel during the summer. In addition to the summer experience, selected fellows will participate in a year of transformative projects, studying, and seminars. Participants me...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to host science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs for underserved high school students. The purpose of the program is to provide programming that fosters interest in and prepares students for higher educat...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for hands-on programs that teach young people about vehicle and boat restoration. Priority will be given to programs that focus on high school and college-age students. Funding is intended to teach the ...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of environmental preservation and ed...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International youth or youth teams, ages 13-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must bra...

Grants up to $40,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations to provide bereavement services for children and youth. Funding is intended to increase capacity and expand services for families and children dealing with grief and loss. This funding opportunity has the fol...

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, technology,...

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and accredited organizations for programs that focus on strengthening families. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of assisting at-risk children, providing out-of-home care, addressing so...

Grants of $500 and in-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. The goal of the program is to teach students about gardening an...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona, Texas, California, Utah, North Carolina, Florida, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance the lives of children and adult...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to benefit children. Areas of focus include food insecurity, health and wellness, and DEI programming. Support ranges from ...

Opportunity for USA adults and middle and high school students to participate in a competition to recognize contributions to the community. The winning individual and student will receive funds to support their continued efforts to improve the lives of others. Eligible...

Grants to USA swim lesson providers to offer free or low-cost swimming programs to youth from underserved backgrounds. Applicants must be preapproved as a provider prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to expand existing programming to reach underserved and ...

Grants to USA secondary schools for career development programs in the construction industry. Successful applicants will administer career technical education programs that enable students to earn industry-recognized certifications and receive training in technical ski...

Grants of $1,500 to USA high schools serving low-income families to develop community service programs for students. Funding is intended to cover compensation for staff supervision. The purpose of the program is to foster compassion, empathy, and citizenship in partici...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for youth services and programs in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support organizations that empower, educate, and feed local youth. Eligible organizations must be located or...

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada female student in grades 5 through 8 for outstanding involvement in science. A strong connection to science is the main criterion for the selection of the recipient. Proposals will be evaluated by the quality of support materials, evide...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International individuals, companies, clubs, schools, universities, organizations, and nonprofit organizations to create sustainable projects that demonstrate achievable solutions to environmental issues. Award categories are Fire, Wate...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives that benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended to support general operations as well as specific projects. Eligible focus areas include, but are not limited to economic empowerment, leadershi...

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind resources to USA, Canada, Latin America, and Caribbean organizations for community and youth events related to the study of birds. This grant includes free training and materials in addition to funding. Activities should center Equity...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits in eligible states for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given t...

Awards of $36,000 to USA Jewish teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 to recognize outstanding leadership in community service. Awards will recognize teens who have demonstrated initiative in the creation of new projects or the expansion of existing projects that emb...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofits, public school systems, and government agencies for free public events that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, prior to applying. Funding i...

In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. The goal of this opportunity is to expand a program that promotes self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for its participants....

Fellowships to USA post-doctoral researchers for research in mental and behavioral health care for children and youth. Funding is intended to support research that will directly benefit children and their families on specific behavioral health issues, such as child and...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...

Grants of $20,000 USA Native American youth and young adults partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, or tribal organizations for projects that promote cultural awareness. Funding is intended for written, oral, digital, and visual storytelling projects. The go...

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for proposals that focus on urgent community needs such as health care, education, shelter, food, clothing, and o...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Canada programs that engage high school students in mathematical studies over the summer. The purpose of the program is to encourage talented students to tackle intellectual challenges in their pursuit of difficult mathematical inquir...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to enhance music education for children. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority will be given to applicants with innovative approaches, low overhead, and/or collaborative...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative programs related to music and projects that address hearing impairment. The purpose of funding is to support music, sound, and music engineering programs for youth as well as medical research projects and programs on...

Grants to USA academic researchers for scientific research regarding specific mental health issues in children. Funding is intended for research projects that will provide children and adolescents with a shorter wait time to begin receiving mental health services, as w...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International teens to participate in a challenge to demonstrate their commitment to public service. The challenge is open to 15-17-year-olds who show exceptional talent and the potential to contribute significantly to society. The purp...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual high school or undergraduate students and teams of students for videos that problem-solve specific air travel challenges. Funding is intended to get students thinking creatively about the issues and possible solutions to make h...