Youth Today
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404GrantsSchool and community youth cycling program support and research grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Cycling, Youth Sports, Physical Activity/Health, Research | Amount: $5,000 - $15,000 | Deadline: Apr. 17 or Apr. 30, 2026
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955From the FieldTo fix student absenteeism, schools must support families first
With chronic absenteeism still 50% above pre-pandemic levels, schools are using ineffective punitive or reward-based strategies instead of family supports.
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192GrantsWisconsin environment and environmental education grants
GRANT FOCUS: Environment/Sustainability, Science/Biology/Environmental Education, Wisconsin | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Mar. 25, 2026
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531GrantsLos Angeles County community improvement grants
GRANT FOCUS: Community Improvement/Development, Education/Learning, Poverty Alleviation, Los Angeles | Amount: Up to $75,000 | Deadline: Apr. 22, 2026
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576GrantsJob and career training for justice-involved youth and adults grants
GRANT FOCUS: Job/Career Training, Reentry Support, Justice-involved Youth | Amount: $1,000,000 - $5,100,000 | Deadline: Apr. 15, 2026
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331GrantsNative American community library services improvement grants
GRANT FOCUS: Library Improvement/Support, Native/Tribal Community and Youth, Education | Amount: $50,000 - $150,000 | Deadline: Apr. 10, 2026
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714From the FieldOn developmental relationships
Katherine Plog Martinez speaks with Gene Roehlkepartain on how strong developmental relationships are the "active ingredient" in successful youth programs.
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339GrantsMental health and substance use treatment services network program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Mental Health, Substance Use/Abuse, Public Safety/Health, Justice | Amount: Up to $3,000,000 | Deadline: Mar. 30, 2026
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647GrantsInnovative early childhood education program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Early Childhood, Early Care, Early Education, Child Development, Child Care | Amount: $1,000 - $25,000 | Deadline: Apr. 1, 2026
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261GrantsChild abuse prosecutor training and assistance program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child Abuse/Maltreatment/Neglect, Justice, Prosecutor Training/Support/Assistance | Amount: Up to $2,600,000 | Deadline: Mar. 30, 2026
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811From the FieldJoy, partnership and play create belonging and increase attendance
We must ensure kids are experiencing high-quality recess and a school climate that makes them want to attend every day.
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560GrantsYoung scientist challenge project award grants
GRANT FOCUS: STEM, Science, Young Scientist, Project-based Learning, Youth Science Challenge/Award | Amount: Up to $25,000 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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292GrantsArkansas black and underserved community support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Black Community, Education, Health/Wellbeing, Youth Development, Family, Arkansas | Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 | Deadline: Apr. 1, 2026
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4.1KGrantsChildhood cancer research support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child Health, Childhood Cancer, Pediatric Cancer, Health Research | Amount: Up to $150,000/yr | Deadline: Apr. 1, 2026 (LOI)
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3.6KGrantsYouth reentry support and recidivism prevention program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Juvenile Justice, Youth Reentry, Youth Recidivism, System-involved Youth, Youth Safety | Amount: Up to $750,000 | Deadline: Mar. 30, 2026
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2.0KFrom the FieldQ&A with Karen Pittman, 2026 recipient of the NEA Foundation’s Outstanding Service to Public Education Award
Youth Today's Karen Pittman, often referred to as the godmother of positive youth development, received the award on February 13.
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4.5KGrantsIncarcerated parents with minor children services and support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Welfare, Parenting, Incarcerated Parents, Youth Services, Justice | Amount: Up to $750,000 | Deadline: Mar. 30, 2026
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1.9KGrantsCommunity strengthening program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Community Development, Education, Health/Mental Health, Job/Career Training | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Mar. 31, 2026
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892OpinionLook inside: What MCA taught us about gratitude, growth and growing up
MCA’s legacy, when seen through a developmental lens, offers a clear example of how gratitude can emerge alongside maturity, identity and purpose.
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2.3KGrantsRocky Mountain region education, STEM and youth development program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Education, STEM, K-12, Educator Support, Job/Career Training, Literacy | Amount: Up to $10,000 | Deadline: Mar. 15, 2026
