217 Connecticut Grants for Youth

217 Youth and At-Risk Youth Grants for Connecticut

Discover grants for youth development, leadership, health, and education programs. Funding supports at-risk and underserved youth, training initiatives, juvenile delinquency prevention, and opportunities to improve outcomes for youth and young adults.

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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/06/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for activities and programs that help protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support the environment through preservation, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176056

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement an Engineering Program for High School S...

Deadline: 11/07/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204923

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement High-Quality Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/07/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211591

Grants to USA K-12 Students to Organize Good Deed Projects

Deadline: 11/08/25

Grants of up to $250, grants of up to $500, and grants of up to $800 to USA students to create and organize good deed projects. The purpose of the program is to engage K-12 students in projects that give back to their community, school, or neighborhood. Projects can be...

GrantWatch ID#: 216916

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Digital Transformation Projects

Deadline: 11/11/25

Grants of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for technology modernization initiatives. Eligible organizations must have a mission related to children and youth, disaster response, or environmental sustainability. Each application will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224451

Opportunity for USA High School Students to Participate in a Competition for Innovative Produc...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition for innovative product or business development ideas. Winners receive up to $1,500 in funds to start or expand a business or to develop a product. Funding is intended to encourage and support entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 163663
Upcoming

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Promote Opportunities for Black Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198004

Grants to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Schools and Organizations for Student Physical...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants of up to $1,200 to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut schools and organizations in eligible locations to support physical activities for school children. Funding is intended to support tennis programs in after-school or before-school programs, during recess, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203571

Grants to USA Schools, Nonprofit Youth Organizations, and Community Centers for Educational Ga...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $500 to USA public and private schools, nonprofit youth organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning opportunities to plan, plant, and care for native plant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152640

Grants to USA PreK-12 Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects Related to Agriculture

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding is intended for field trips, animal science projects, aquaculture projects, and farm tours. Teachers may propose creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 160271

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Focus areas include youth, education, community enhancement, and basic needs, including hunge...

GrantWatch ID#: 180391

Grants to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Proj...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Grants to USA Swim Lesson Providers to Offer Free or Low-Cost Swim Instruction for Underserved...

Deadline: 11/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 199010

Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant is a...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604

Opportunity for USA LEAs, CTEs, and Tribes to Participate in a High School Challenge to Develo...

Deadline: 11/19/25

Opportunity for USA local education agencies, career and technical education schools, education service agencies, Tribes, and Tribal organizations to participate in a competition for high school student teams to develop AI-based projects that address workforce challeng...

GrantWatch ID#: 223256

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline: 11/28/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International photography students to participate in a photography competition. The competition is open to individuals aged from 18 to 30 years old who are attending a photography program. Students are required to submit five to ten ima...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development, leg...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Product Purchases to Address Youth Develop...

Deadline: 11/30/25

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 12/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Schools to Host Specialized Summer Camps for Middle and High...

Deadline: 12/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174993

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts, health and human services, community development, youth, and edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175967

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High Schools and Occupational and Tech Centers for Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 199367

Grants to USA IHEs for Summer Humanities Programs for Underserved High School Students

Deadline: 12/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 206103

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recreation. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Fellowships to USA and Canada High School Students to Attend an Educational Summer Program in ...

Deadline: 12/02/25 Conference Date: 11/12/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 166771

Awards to USA Young Military Dependents to Recognize Exceptional Accomplishments

Deadline: 12/02/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 176359

Grants to Connecticut Community Groups for Programs that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut community groups for youth programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that are youth-led or benefit local youth. Eligible activities fall under the following three categories: out-of-sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 148262

Grants to USA Public Schools to Initiate or Expand a Computer Science Program

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants to USA and territories public and charter schools to initiate computer science programs. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to computers, tablets, participation fees, teacher training, and equipment and supplies. Funding is intended to address the nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210972

Grants to USA High Schools to Improve the STEM Curriculum Through Additional Engineering Cours...

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants to USA and territories public and charter high schools to improve the STEM curriculum through additional engineering courses. Funding is intended to provide schools with technology, equipment, and teacher training. This program is intended to give students the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 211559

Grants to USA Public High Schools to Enhance STEM Curricula Through the Implementation of Engi...

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants to USA and territories public and charter high schools to enhance STEM curricula through the addition of engineering courses. Funding is intended to provide the equipment, technology, and teacher training necessary to educate the next generation of aerospace eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 211569

Grants to USA Public Schools to Implement High-Quality STEM Programs at the Middle School Level

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants to USA and territories public and charter schools in eligible regions to implement high-quality STEM programs at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover participation costs, technology needs, equipment, supplies, and teacher training. Eligible scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 216381

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Children and Youth to Present Solutions to Glob...

Deadline: 12/12/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 165282
Upcoming

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations and Schools for Children and Youth Gardening P...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants of $750 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177181

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $600 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Nonprofits to Increase the Safety of Outdoor Play Spaces

Deadline: 12/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 163815

Fellowships to USA Post-Doctoral Researchers for Research on Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Deadline: 12/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 176009

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Participate in a Competition Recognizing Community Betterme...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Opportunity for USA adults to participate in a competition to recognize contributions to the community. The winning individual will receive funds to support their continued efforts to improve the lives of others. The eligible adult should be someone who goes over and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 187173

Grants to USA Academic Researchers for Scientific Research Regarding Specific Mental Health Is...

Deadline: 12/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211971

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on young p...

GrantWatch ID#: 220151

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that deliver health and human services. Funding is intended to address basic needs, support youth achievements, promote workforce development, and enhance community health. Eligible programs benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224358

In-Kind Donations of Recreational Equipment to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies

Deadline: 12/16/25

In-kind donations of recreational equipment to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies. The goal of the grant is to increase exposure to pickleball by providing essential equipment, including paddles, balls, and nets. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 218060

Award to a USA or Canada Female Student in Grades 5-8 to Honor Exceptional Involvement in Scie...

Deadline: 12/19/25

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 184710

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Robotics Teams to Participate in Youth STEM Contests

Deadline: 12/20/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico robotics teams associated with schools or nonprofit organizations to participate in youth STEM contests. Funding may be used for team registration, field setup kits, and robot parts or kits. Funding is intended to enable teams to drive...

GrantWatch ID#: 172816

Grants to USA Secondary Schools for Career Development Programs in the Field of Construction

Deadline: 12/23/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 199775

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 12/30/25

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of act...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $2,500 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline: 12/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 12/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Educators for Initiatives to Promote Internet Safety

Deadline: 12/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 212919
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