New York Life Foundation Awards Program to Support Educational Enhancement
The program will award six grants of $25,000 to nonprofits in New York City's five boroughs and Westchester County with an existing educational program that serves disadvantaged youth....
Deadline: December 15, 2008
Posted: October 10, 2008

Hospice Foundation of America Announces Program for Children's Bereavement Services
Program grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofit hospices and other bereavement organizations serving children, adolescents, and other populations....
Deadline: November 15, 2008
Posted: October 2, 2008

PeaceJam, Penguin, and Pearson Foundation Announce Global Call to Action Challenge
The new initiative encourages young activists to launch social justice and environmental serivce projects in their communities and will provide assistance in publishing their projects online and in print....
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Posted: September 28, 2008

Entries Invited for State Farm Service-Learning Champion Award Program
The award will recognize a non-traditional advocate of service learning who has contributed to the success of a youth-led service learning project....
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Posted: September 24, 2008

National Child Labor Committee Invites Nominations for Service to Children Awards
Ten $1,000 awards will be given to professionals and volunteers working to improve the well-being, growth, and development of youth through community-based services and programs....
Deadline: October 23, 2008
Posted: September 19, 2008

Youth Service America Invites Applications for Global Youth Service Day Minnie Grants
Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to young people, teachers, and nonprofits conducting youth-led service projects in their communities; applicants are encouraged to address environmental issues....
Deadline: October 30, 2008
Posted: September 17, 2008

Public and School Libraries Invited to Apply for We the People Bookshelf Grant Opportunity
In spring 2009, NEH and ALA will select four thousand public and school (K-12) libraries to receive books and bonus materials along the theme of "Picturing America...."
Deadline: January 30, 2009
Posted: September 15, 2008

Indianapolis Colts All Star Grant Program Offers Funding for Youth Community Service Projects
Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to students in Indiana age 13 and younger who have completed a service project in their communities; partnership with a registered nonprofit is required....
Deadline: October 31, 2008
Posted: August 29, 2008

Student Volunteers Invited to Apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
An award of up to $5,000 in addition to an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. will be given to middle and high school students who have engaged in volunteer community service within the past year....
Deadline: October 31, 2008
Posted: August 22, 2008

Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Offers Pennsylvania Child Care Center Enhancement Grants
Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to nonprofit child care centers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties working to improve their quality of care....
Deadline: December 31, 2008
Posted: June 30, 2008

Nestle Very Best in Youth Program to Honor Young People for Academic and Community Service Achievements
Awards of $500, plus $1,000 given to the charity of his or her choice, will be awarded to young people between the ages of 13 and 18 who have excelled academically and are making a difference in their communities....
Deadline: November 20, 2008
Posted: June 6, 2008

Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Accepting Applications for National Child Care Teacher Awards
Fifty child care teachers from all over the country will receive stipends of up to $1,500, plus $500 more for classroom enhancement projects....
Deadline: December 5, 2008
Posted: May 27, 2008

Shade Structure Program Accepting Grant Applications from Organizations Serving Children and Youth
Grants of $8,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to establish shade structures in outdoor areas used by children and teenagers; applicants must be sponsored by an American Academy of Dermatology member....
Deadline: April 10, 2009
Posted: May 19, 2008

National Gardening Association and Home Depot Announce 2009 Youth Garden Grants Program
Gifts of teaching materials and merchandise credits of up to $1,000 will be given to schools and community organizations providing gardening programs for children between the ages of 3 and 18....
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Posted: May 17, 2008

Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Costs
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to parents and legal guardians of disabled children for health care services and medical equipment inadequately covered by insurance....
Deadline: Open
Posted: May 12, 2008

Global Child Nutrition Foundation Invites Nominations for Child Nutrition Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2009 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition will be given to an individual who has worked to provide the world's poorest children with adequate nutrition and the resources to thrive....
Deadline: November 15, 2008
Posted: May 11, 2008

Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Seeks Proposals for California Youth Investment Programs
A total of up to $2.5 million will be awarded to nonprofits and public agencies working to improve the lives of underserved youth in northern and central California through greater access to outdoor experiences....
Deadline: Various
Posted: January 13, 2008

Dollar General Accepting Applications for Youth Literacy Grant Program
Financial support will be provided to schools, public libraries, and nonprofits within twenty miles of a Dollar General store to implement or expand literacy programs for beginning, below grade-level, or learning-disabled readers....
Deadline: Rolling
Posted: August 23, 2007

Lego Systems Establishes Lego Children's Fund to Support Youth Creativity Programs
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to U.S. nonprofits and educational organizations providing creative exploration programs for children ages birth to 14, especially those who are disadvantaged or at-risk....
Deadline: Quarterly
Posted: July 9, 2007

Do Something Offering Weekly Grants for Young Social Entrepreneurs
Grants of $500 will be given to U.S. and Canadian activists under the age of 25 who are starting or continuing social entrepreneurship or community improvement programs....
Deadline: Rolling
Posted: June 12, 2007

Moran Family Foundation to Fund Programs for Children and Families Facing Poverty
Grants are available to nonprofits in the District of Columbia or the Northern Virginia areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, or Falls Church for programs to assist children and families affected by poverty....
Deadline: Open
Posted: February 21, 2007

New York City Opportunities Fund Offers Funding for Youth Organizing
Small grants will be provided to support unmet technical assistance needs and/or collaboration projects at New York City community organizing groups that are actively engaged in youth organizing, specifically in low-income communities....
Deadline: Rolling
Posted: April 13, 2006

National Children's Alliance Offers Funding for Children's Advocacy Centers
$8.27 million in federal funds is available for the establishment and expansion of Children's Advocacy Centers in communities across the United States during the 2006 calendar year....
Deadline: September 13, 2005; October 11, 2005
Posted: July 22, 2005

Southern Poverty Law Center Offers Youth Grants to Promote Tolerance
The Spring 2003 Mix It Up Grants Program will fund youth-directed activist projects that focus on identifying, crossing, and challenging social boundaries in schools and communities. Grants will be worth $250 each, and are non-renewable....
Deadline: Open
Posted: January 24, 2003