Youth Today
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1.8KGrantsFamily substance use treatment court improvement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Family Support, Substance Abuse, Youth Welfare, Justice | Amount: Up to $2,000,000 | Deadline: Apr. 27, 2026
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75OpinionEntering the life space of the child: Frank Fecser’s legacy in action
Re-Education is a systematic, relational, ecological approach to working with children with mental/behavioral challenges.
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1.6KGrantsJuvenile drug treatment court program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Juvenile Justice, Youth Welfare, Substance/Drug Abuse, Mental Health, Trauma | Amount: Up to $1,000,000 | Deadline: Apr. 27, 2026
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54GrantsFamilies of youth with disabilities information and training center grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth with Disabilities/Disabled Youth, Youth Outcomes, Family Support | Amount: Up to $300,000 | Deadline: Apr. 24, 2026
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125OpinionFrom training to education: College credit for youth workers
When youth workers apply to college, their work experience doesn't count. One solution lies in Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
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197NewsPaying it forward: how mentoring organizations are helping students with college admissions
School-based mentorship programs help students navigate financial aid, college admissions and stay on track.
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153GrantsHigher education student support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Higher Education, Student Support, Professional Development, Research, Financial Literacy | Amount: ~$1,500 | Deadline: May 1, 2026
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1.0KGrantsPreK-12 math education tools and technology support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Math Education, Education Technology, Teacher/Educator Support, Learning Improvement | Amount: Up to $4,000 | Deadline: May 1, 2026
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286OpinionFive shifts that would change everything
A podcast discusses five concrete changes that can be made in any youth development setting.
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1.2KGrantsHealthcare equity and access improvement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Health Equity, Healthcare Access, Racial Equity, Low-Income Families | Amount: $200,000 - $220,000 | Deadline: May 5, 2026
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298From the FieldHow a scholarship for homeless youth gave me the stability to build a future
The scholarship didn’t just help me go to college. It helped me build a life.
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360From the FieldWorkforce readiness should start before college
Workforce readiness must start in high school with paid opportunities, responsibilities, and cross-sector partnerships.
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238GrantsK-12 engineering education and advancement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Engineering Education, STEM Education, K-12 Education, Youth Engagement | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: May 1, 2026
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1.2KGrantsNational community anti-drug program grant
GRANT FOCUS: Drug/Substance Abuse, Opioids, Community, Safety, Child/Youth Welfare | Amount: $2,500,000 | Deadline: May 1, 2026
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142GrantsAlaska community development grants
GRANT FOCUS: Community Development, Affordable Housing, Education, Mentoring, Financial Literacy, Alaska | Amount: Up to $5,000 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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497From the FieldStrengthening school/afterschool partnership: Tips and trends from the 2026 School Superintendents Conference
At the 2026 National Conference on Education hosted in Nashville by the School Superintendents Association, I heard a sentence that defined my...
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265GrantsYouth skilled trades training program support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Skilled Trades, Job/Career Training, Youth Development/Education/Training | Amount: Up to $10,000 | Deadline: Ongoing
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1.3KGrantsNortheast community education, human services and workforce development grants
GRANT FOCUS: Community, Education, Human Services, Workforce Development | Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 or $10,000 - $25,000 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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246GrantsGrants to support domestic violence shelters helping women and child victims
GRANT FOCUS: Domestic Violence/Abuse, Child/Youth Safety and Welfare, Women/Girls' Safety and Welfare | Amount: $20,000 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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383OpinionWhat John King’s teachers were actually doing
Helping youth thrive is about designing learning environments that prioritize consistency, challenge, and agency.
