Grants for Individuals - Youth

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to early-stage education leaders and entrepreneurs developing innovative public school models and educational solutions that promote equity and inclusivity for marginalized students.

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.

This grant provides financial support to doctoral students conducting research on behavioral development, focusing on observable interactions between organisms and their environments.

This funding initiative supports community organizations in Chicago that promote equitable access to health resources, focusing on projects that enhance physical activity, healthy eating, and mental wellness, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to school districts in Georgia to support computer science teachers through professional development and the purchase of classroom equipment.

This grant supports teams of young leaders in rural U.S. communities to develop their creative and cultural initiatives through mentorship and funding for community projects.

This funding initiative provides financial support to youth-led projects and organizations serving youth in Wapello County, Iowa, focusing on educational attainment and health needs.

This program provides funding to neighborhood groups, schools, and nonprofits in central and northeast Columbia to support small-scale community improvement projects that enhance quality of life and foster community pride.

This grant provides financial support to multimedia artists in Northampton, MA, and nearby areas to help them create innovative projects that enhance their storytelling and artistic skills.

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that tackle childhood hunger in the U.S., encouraging young people aged 5 to 25 to engage their peers in meaningful service and advocacy activities.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote equitable access to outdoor education and environmental experiences, particularly those led by historically underrepresented groups.

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship for emerging U.S. screenwriters aged 18 to 25 to develop a new original screenplay.

This program recognizes and honors exceptional high school students in Louisiana who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics, public service, and personal resilience, inspiring others in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.

This program provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fayetteville to implement innovative strategies that enhance public safety and reduce violent crime in high-violence areas.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in the Hudson Valley that empower low-income communities and communities of color to drive systemic change through leadership development and community organizing.

This grant provides financial support to artists at various career stages who live, work, or exhibit in Laguna Beach, encouraging innovative projects that engage the community through in-person art experiences.