218 Connecticut Grants for Youth

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and NGOs for projects that encourage young people in eligible regions to pursue careers in agriculture. Funding is intended to help young farmers and youth startups develop sustainable food systems, addre...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photography students involved in a photography program. Entrants must submit images in a specific category. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age, and images must be the original work of the student. The photog...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of education, housing, wellness, youth development, racial equity and incl...

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 USA schools and youth organizations 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 pac...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers to provide scholarships to high school students. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enhance manufacturing tra...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young individuals to participate in a challenge to create innovative educational programs. The opportunity is intended for participants between the ages of 15 and 26 to develop programs addressing themes that include the e...

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 of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts, health and human services, community development, and youth an...

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 USA and territories middle and high school teachers to support student scientific research. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment necessary for independent student research projects on STEM topics. Priority will be given to schools serving low-inc...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations partnering with workforce development boards, employer partners, and state and local education agencies for workforce readiness programs geared to youth living in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide professional development to personnel working with children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of th...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strengthen ...

Grants to USA public schools and charter schools in multiple states to provide engineering programming for high school students. Funding is intended to cover participation costs and teacher training fees. The goal of the program is to offer students the opportunity to ...

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement high-quality middle school STEM programs. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, program fees, and technology purchases. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of free a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the development of technologies that will prevent both pregnancies and STIs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

Grants to USA and territories youth leaders for projects addressing childhood hunger. Funding is intended to support community service initiatives and fundraising projects. The goal of the program is to actualize young people's ideas related to childhood hunger prevent...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, 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...

Grants to USA minority-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and nonprofit organizations to expand and enhance the special education workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take s...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA National Park Service programs, partner organizations, affiliated nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for projects to engage families and youth in fishing activities in national parks. Funding is intended to build community con...

Grants of $500 and in-kind donations to USA and territories organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants will receive a colle...

Competition for USA students to create an item showing appreciation to military veterans. The competition is for youth ages 4-12; the challenge is to design a three-dimensional model of a wearable pin for veterans of any US military service branch. Pins will be handed ...

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 ...

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 of up to $500 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 mo...

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

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...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit and disc-related sports organizations to promote youth participation in disc sports. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to creating new teams, initiating new playing opportuni...

Grant of $3,000 to a USA library for outreach efforts addressing underserved populations in the community. Funding is intended for projects that engage underserved children, from birth to age 14. Applications will be considered for new and innovative programs, or for t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Special consideration will be given to projects that address one or more of the following priority areas: basic needs, food insecurity, youth, m...

Grants 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. The focus of this funding cycle is projects addressing comm...

Opportunity for USA teams, individuals, and entities to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to educate the public about kidney diseases. Eligible projects can focus on creating digital tools, developing K-12 curricula, or designing an awareness...

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 based on the quality of support materials,...

Grants to USA and Canada early-career MDs and PhDs affiliated with nonprofit institutions and organizations to research genetic components of pediatric cancers. Funding is intended for basic and translational research addressing inherited hematologic malignancy predisp...

Grants of up to $13,000 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...

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...

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 of up to $2,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is intend...

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 of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, health...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 educators for initiatives to promote internet safety. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials and supplies for use when conducting classroom sessions, assemblies, after-school activities, and comm...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the product...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and en...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...